“Navy SEALs Save Missing Maui Children” who were padlocked in cages.”
Social media posts
on TikTok. Claim dated 17 Sep 2023.
PolitiFact rated thisFalse
What PolitiFact found
There is no credible evidence, such as news reports or statements from the U.S. Navy, that such a rescue took place.The story was originally shared by a website known for fabricating news stories.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 17 September 2023. PolitiFact (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 26 September 2023, 9 days later. Its rating was “False”.
Where the claim appeared
- TikTok videohttps://www.tiktok.com/@southern7539/video/7279863804152859946?is_from_webapp=1&web_id=71…
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