"Deadliest Catch" deckhand Todd Meadows dies after falling overboard in Alaska, Coast Guard says
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Key Points:
- Todd Meadows, a deckhand and first-year cast member on the reality show "Deadliest Catch," died after falling overboard from the Aleutian Lady about 170 miles north of Dutch Harbor, Alaska; he was recovered unresponsive and resuscitation efforts failed.
- The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the incident, which occurred on February 25, and Meadows' body was brought back to Dutch Harbor.
- Aleutian Lady Captain Rick Shelford and the Discovery Channel expressed deep sorrow, highlighting Meadows' dedication to his family and his passion for fishing.
- An online fundraiser raised nearly $40,000 to support Meadows' family, including his three sons, covering funeral and other related expenses.
- Meadows'
