The tragic details surrounding the death of “Deadliest Catch” cast member Todd Meadows have been revealed.
A spokesperson for the US Coast Guard told Page Six that on Feb. 25 just after 5 p.m. local time, watch standers at the Arctic District command center in Juneau, Alaska, were notified by the fishing vessel Aleutian Lady that 25-year-old Meadows, a crew member, had fallen overboard approximately 170 miles north of Dutch Harbor.
We’re told Meadows was recovered from the water by crew members about 10 minutes later. He was unresponsive, so they administered first aid and attempted to resuscitate him but were unsuccessful.
The crew then transported Meadows’ body to Dutch Harbor.
The tragic details surrounding the death of “Deadliest Catch” cast member Todd Meadows have been revealed.Todd Meadows/Facebook
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Meadows died on Feb. 25.Todd Meadows/Facebook
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The USCG spokesperson added that the organization is currently investigating the situation, as it does with all marine casualties and accidents to uncover their causes and initiate necessary corrective actions.
Captain Rick Shelford announced the rookie deckhand’s death in a heartbreaking Facebook post over the weekend, describing it as “the most tragic day in the history of the Aleutian Lady on the Bering Sea.”
Notably, the Bering Sea is known for its shallow depth, volatile weather and extremely cold sea temperatures, making it one of the most dangerous bodies of water in the world.
In his post, Shelford referred to Meadows — who was “the newest member of [their] crew” — as a “brother.”
The rookie deckhand was aboard the fishing vessel Aleutian Lady on the Bering Sea — one of the most dangerous bodies of water in the world — when he fell overboard.Todd Meadows/Facebook
The ship was approximately 170 miles north of Dutch Harbor.Todd Meadows/Facebook
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“His love for fishing and his strong work ethic earned everyone’s respect right away. His smile was contagious, and the sound of his laughter coming up the wheelhouse stairs or over the deck hailer is something we will carry with us always,” Shelford shared.
“Todd’s love for his children, his family and his life was evident in everything he did. He worked hard, loved deeply and brought joy to those around him.”
Shelford noted that his heart is “broken in a way that words can’t fully express” before asking everyone to “lift Todd’s children and family in prayer and keep them in your thoughts as they face the days ahead without him.”
He concluded, “Todd will forever be part of this boat, this crew and this brotherhood. Though we lost him far too soon, his legacy will live on through his children and in every memory we carry of him. Rest easy brother, till we meet again.”
Sources previously told TMZ that Meadows “died in a fishing-related incident during filming,” while a GoFundMe later set up in his name elaborated that he was “crabbing out on Alaskan waters.”
Meadows was recovered from the water by crew members about 10 minutes later.Todd Meadows/Facebook
The father of three was unresponsive.Todd Meadows/Facebook
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It’s unclear whether Discovery Channel cameras caught the ordeal on tape.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Todd Meadows,” the network said in a statement. “This is a devastating loss, and our hearts are with his loved ones, his crewmates and the entire fishing community during this incredibly difficult time.”
Meadows’ loved one who launched the GoFundMe page asked for donations to “help support his three boys, assist with funeral expenses, and help ease the financial burden in the months ahead.”
Other “Deadliest Catch” stars who have died in recent years include Nick McGlashan, Nick Mavar, Mahlon Reyes and Blake Painter.
A new interview is revealing more details about the accident that killed “Deadliest Catch” deckhand Todd Meadows last week … as the incident was “unfortunately” caught on camera, according to Meadows’ bunkmate Trey John Green III.
Green told Us Weekly, “Discovery is done filming, but there was a producer and a deck cam guy on the boat for the past two months filming for Season 22 of the show. It was filmed, unfortunately.”
He continued … “There is a deck cam as well that records 24-7, everything, and it caught everything from the incident as well.”
As we reported … Meadows fell overboard while crabbing on the Aleutian Lady fishing vessel off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday, Feb. 25. When his unresponsive body was recovered from the Bering Sea, first aid and attempts to resuscitate were unsuccessful.
Green told Us Weekly the crew “did everything we could to save him,” but acknowledged that “out at sea,” it’s “no easy task” trying to save someone’s life.
A spokesperson for the Discovery Channel previously gave TMZ a statement, saying … “We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Todd Meadows. This is a devastating loss, and our hearts are with his loved ones, his crewmates, and the entire fishing community during this incredibly difficult time.”
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It is still unknown whether Discovery will air the incident.
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating Meadows’ death and the events that led up to it.
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