Crew's Rescue Attempt Fails in Freezing Waters

0:00What's up, this is Entertainment and celebrity news today, bringing you the hottest stories right now. New details are emerging about the death of deadliest catch-deckhan Todd Meadows, who fell overboard from the fishing vessel Aleutian Lady on. February 25th, Trey John Green III, a 30-year-old crew member who was on board, shared his account in a recent interview. He described the water as only one or two degrees above freezing at the time, about 170 miles north of Dutch Harbor, Alaska. Green said he rushed to the stern and saw Meadows swimming and staying afloat. Captain Rick Schelford quickly turned the boat around to approach him. A designated rescue swimmer named Steve Porter, already suited up, jumped into help, but the harness on the crane broke during the effort. Crew members then tossed a life-sling into the water, and they managed to get Meadows halfway up before he fell back in. At that point, Green said Meadows appeared lifeless. He was pulled aboard after just three or four minutes in the water, but he was turning

1:01blue with foam coming from his mouth and nose. The team performed CPR and other life-saving steps for about half an hour to 45 minutes, but the captain eventually called it off. Green noted that Meadows was not wearing a life jacket, and Discovery Channel cameras were rolling during the incident. Meadows' mother has said the family does not want any footage aired or profited from. Discovery Channel expressed deep sadness over the loss, and the Coast Guard investigation is still ongoing. Meadows leads behind three young sons. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. Head in, sound on, lights out. That is the routine. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.