The cast and crew of Deadliest Catch – Discovery’s long-running series about crab fisherman – are mourning one of their own. It was reported this week that Todd Meadows, a deckhand on one of the boats featured in the show, died at the age of 25. Details on the exact circumstances behind Meadows’ death weren’t initially released. Now, however, some new information on the late crabber’s passing has been divulged. Not only that, but an investigation has been launched into the matter.
It was originally reported that Meadows died last week while filming the reality show (which is streamable with an HBO Max subscription). TMZ has now learned that Meadows fell overboard while working on the Aleutian Lady, which is captained by Rick Shelford. Said details come by way of the U.S. Coast Guard, which is currently analyzing the situation. The organization released a formal statement in which it detailed the tragic turn of events that led to the crew member’s death:
