
Clip of stranded Beluga Whales falsely linked to tsunami In Russia
A video is making its rounds on social media, claiming to show a family of Beluga Whales washing ashore in Russia, allegedly due to a massive tsunami caused by an earthquake. However, a closer look at the video reveals that it is an old clip from August 2023, when a group of fishermen rescued a family of Beluga Whales that had washed ashore in the Tigil district in Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula. The original video has been falsely linked to the recent earthquake in Russia, spreading misinformation and causing unnecessary panic.
The video, which has been circulating on social media platforms, shows five Beluga Whales lying on a sandy beach, with people in the background trying to rescue them. The video is captioned with claims that the whales were swept ashore by a massive tsunami caused by an earthquake in Russia. Many people have taken to social media to share the video, claiming that it is evidence of the devastating effects of the earthquake.
However, a fact-check by BOOM Live reveals that the video is an old one, taken in August 2023, when a group of fishermen rescued a family of Beluga Whales that had washed ashore in the Tigil district in Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula. The incident occurred due to a storm that had hit the area, not an earthquake or tsunami.
According to reports, the fishermen were out at sea when they came across the stranded whales. They quickly sprang into action, using ropes and nets to rescue the whales and release them back into the sea. The incident was widely reported in local media outlets, with photos and videos of the rescue operation being shared online.
A comparison of the video with the original report shows that the video is indeed an old one, and not related to the recent earthquake in Russia. The BOOM Live fact-check team spoke to local residents and fishermen who were involved in the rescue operation, who confirmed that the incident occurred in August 2023 and was not caused by an earthquake or tsunami.
The spreading of misinformation on social media is a growing concern, and this incident is a prime example of how false information can spread quickly and cause unnecessary panic. In this case, the false claim that the Beluga Whales were swept ashore by a tsunami caused by an earthquake has caused unnecessary concern and alarm among people.
It is essential that we verify the information we share on social media before sharing it with others. With the help of fact-checking websites and organizations, we can ensure that the information we share is accurate and reliable.
The BOOM Live fact-check team urges people to be cautious when sharing information on social media, and to verify the accuracy of the information before sharing it with others. We also urge people to be skeptical of information that seems too good (or bad) to be true, and to fact-check before sharing.
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