Before it was taken down as fake, the video got over 5 million views. Washington Post reporter Jon Swaine tracked down the real Matthew Metro in Hilo. “There was a man with this name ...

Sarah Cahlan and Jon Swaine contributed to this report. Design and development by Leo Domínguez and Chiqui Esteban. Project editing by Matea Gold. Photo editing by Karly Domb Sadof. Aaron C.

Jon Swaine joined The Washington Post's investigative team in 2019. He previously worked as a senior reporter for the Guardian, and as a reporter and foreign correspondent for the Daily Telegraph.