‘Deadliest Catch’ Star Reveals Discovery Channel Cameras Were ‘Filming’ During Todd Meadows’ Death at Sea
Key Points:
- Discovery’s Deadliest Catch will resume filming by the end of the week following the death of deckhand Todd Meadows, who fell overboard on February 25 while filming.
- Todd Meadows, a 25-year-old rookie deckhand on his first season, was recovered unresponsive about 10 minutes after going overboard approximately 170 miles north of Dutch Harbor, Alaska, and could not be revived.
- The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the incident, and an autopsy was performed by the Anchorage Medical Examiner’s Office.
- Discovery Channel expressed deep sorrow over Meadows’ death, extending condolences to his family, crewmates, and the fishing community.
- Meadows is survived by three young sons, and a GoFund