Orca Trainer Maris Ellington was killed by an orca during a performance at Ocean World.

Original review summary

The review found no credible evidence, official statements or verified documentation confirming that Maris Ellington worked as a marine trainer or was killed by an orca. It says videos circulating with the claim reuse footage from separate incidents and that some accompanying images show signs of digital manipulation. The review concludes the story is fabricated.[S1]