Overview
- Captain Rick Shelford said Meadows died on Feb. 25 aboard the Aleutian Lady while crabbing on the Bering Sea off Alaska.
- Discovery Channel confirmed the death and issued condolences to Meadows’ loved ones and the fishing community.
- Outlets report the incident occurred during production for Season 22; Deadline reports filming subsequently concluded following the tragedy.
- No official cause of death has been released, and it remains unclear if the incident was captured on camera.
- A GoFundMe for Meadows’ family has been launched, noting he is survived by his three children and other relatives.