Ian Botham's crocodile escape resurfaces amid Jessica Radcliffe ‘Orca Attack' fake viral video
Ian Botham
's famous account of surviving a close encounter in crocodile-infested waters, while on a fishing trip in northern Australia, is making the rounds again - but its renewed attention comes alongside a completely fabricated viral video. The clip falsely claims that
Jessica Radcliffe
was killed by orca killer whales, a sensational hoax that has been widely debunked.
Botham escaped serious injury in 2024 after a mishap on Australia's crocodile-inhabited Moyle River, about 200 kilometers southwest of Darwin. Botham was said to be moving between boats with former Australian cricketer
Merv Hughes
and a group of friends when he became tangled in some ropes, sending him slipping headfirst into the water.
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The river, home to saltwater crocodiles and bull sharks, made the fall especially dangerous. Fortunately, Botham was pulled to safety, escaping with only heavy bruising to his torso and no major injuries.
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Botham shared his relief on social media platform Instagram, saying: "My catch of the day was the barra while I was nearly catch of the day for all the crocs and bull sharks...thanks boys for getting me out."
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TRUTH ABOUT JESSICA RADCLIFFE'S FAKE VIDEO
A viral video circulating on TikTok and Facebook claimed that Radcliffe, a 23-year-old marine trainer, was killed by an orca during a performance - even alleging her menstrual blood triggered the animal's aggression. None of it is true. There is no evidence Radcliffe exists, no record of such an attack, and no credible confirmation from marine parks or authorities.
Fact-checks found no employment records, media reports, obituaries, or official statements. Outlets including Vocal Media and The Star flagged the video's AI-generated voices and manipulated footage.
The Radcliffe video isn't the first fabricated orca attack clip to spread online. A similar hoax previously claimed a trainer named Marina Lysaro was killed during a performance - another name with no verifiable records or credible sources.
Experts note that AI-generated videos often borrow elements from real incidents to make the fiction more convincing. By blending manipulated visuals, fabricated identities, and plausible backstories, such clips can easily fool viewers.
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