Overview
- Captain Rick Shelford confirmed the death in a Facebook tribute, calling it the most tragic day for the Aleutian Lady and noting Meadows reportedly died on February 25.
- TMZ reports the deckhand died in a fishing-related incident during filming, with no confirmation that cameras captured the event.
- Discovery Channel issued a statement confirming Meadows' passing and expressing condolences to his loved ones, crewmates, and the fishing community.
- Producers were notified after the incident, with resources offered to support grieving crew members, according to TMZ.
- A GoFundMe for Meadows' family has surpassed $11,000, and coverage notes he was a Montesano, Washington native, a father of three, and joined the Aleutian Lady in May 2025.