Recent claims about Jake Koehler, known online as Dallmyd, suggest he has died from a shark attack. These claims originated from a Facebook post by the 49ers Empire page, alleging that great white sharks attacked him while scuba diving in Florida. The post went so far as to indicate that this incident was recorded, supposedly capturing the attack on video.
Despite these alarming reports, sources confirm that the news of Koehler’s passing is entirely false. There are no official reports of a shark attack involving Koehler. Furthermore, prominent influencer Ocean Ramsey, rumored to have paid tribute to him, has not made any such posts.
Background on Jake Koehler
Jake Koehler gained a significant following for his scuba diving and treasure hunting videos. He launched his YouTube channel in January 2011 and has since amassed nearly 14 million subscribers. Additionally, he has over 2 million followers on TikTok and more than 440,000 on Instagram. Koehler has been in a relationship with Kyndall Johnson since 2017, and they are expecting a daughter, as announced in August 2023.
Previous Diving Incidents
In June 2023, Koehler revealed that he had participated in an expedition on OceanGate’s submersible shortly before it went missing. The ill-fated journey aimed to explore the Titanic wreckage and tragically claimed the lives of five individuals, including OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush. Koehler reported that he was invited to promote their business, but his portion of the expedition was canceled due to bad weather and mechanical issues with the vessel.
He shared this experience in a video, where he emphasized that he could have faced a similar fate if conditions had been different. This incident created significant media attention, particularly regarding the safety of OceanGate’s submersibles, which faced scrutiny leading up to the disaster.
Community and Online Reactions
The rumor regarding Koehler has sparked a wave of confusion among his followers. Many netizens took to the comments section to challenge the authenticity of the shark attack story, highlighting the need for accurate information.
As of now, Koehler has not publicly addressed the viral rumors surrounding his alleged death. He remains an influential figure in the diving community and continues to create content that resonates with his audiences on various platforms.
Stay tuned for more updates as this situation evolves.
