That distinction became especially important as rumors began circulating.
Social media users quickly started adding their own theories to the story. Some claimed to know additional details. Others shared exaggerated versions of what had supposedly happened.
But much of that information remained unverified.
The fictional case serves as a reminder of how quickly a developing story can become distorted once it reaches social media.
The truth is often less dramatic than the rumors—but sometimes it is even more surprising.
