Deadliest Catch chronicles the dangers of king crab fishing in the Bering Sea, and now, one of its stars has died in the line of duty.
TMZ reported that Meadows died in a fishing-related incident while filming for the series, though it is unknown whether it was captured on camera. Producers were reportedly notified of his death after the incident.
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