Late 'Deadliest Catch' Star Todd Meadows' Final Call With Kids Airs in Season Finale
The season finale of 'Deadliest Catch' featured the final heartbreaking phone call between late star Todd Meadows and his children before he tragically died at age 25. The episode subsequently documented the chaotic aftermath of Meadows going overboard into the Bering Sea.
Why it matters
Reality television documentation of workplace tragedies highlights the ongoing dangers faced by commercial fishermen in extreme environments.
"Deadliest Catch" star Todd Meadows' final, heartbreaking call with his family aired on TV ... and in his last chat with his kids, he assured them he was being safe.
During a FaceTime with his 3 kids that aired on Friday's season finale, Todd -- who was only 25 when he died -- told his son that when he got back home, they'd go fishing.
Todd's daughter said ... "I hope you’re being safe. If you’re not being safe, you better be safe."
Todd then responded ... "Oh, I'm being safe."
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