'Deadliest Catch' deckhand Todd Meadows death under Coast Guard investigation
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- Todd Meadows, a 25-year-old deckhand on the fishing vessel Aleutian Lady and known from the show "Deadliest Catch," died after falling overboard approximately 170 miles north of Dutch Harbor, Alaska.
- The crew recovered Meadows unresponsive about ten minutes after the incident, but attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful, and he was transported to Dutch Harbor.
- The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the incident as part of its marine casualty and accident protocols to determine the cause and recommend corrective actions.
- Captain Rick Shelford described Meadows' death as the most tragic day in the boat's history, highlighting Meadows' dedication, work ethic, and love for his family and crew.
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