As of 2024, Kochutin is thelatest crew memberof the series to die onboard.
“The vague announcement left fans in the dark, which sparked concern and speculation.
It wasn’t until April 2022 that new details were revealed in video footage from Discovery UK.
Image via Todd Kochutin’s Facebook
For months following his death,Deadliest CatchandDiscovery Channelremained tight-lipped.
It wasn’t until a special clip aired in April 2022 that more light was shed on the accident.
But even after this footage, a lot of questions were still left unanswered.
Kochutin joined Summer Bay in 2020, as seen on F/V Summer Bay’s post on Facebook.
However, one post on hisInstagramfrom 2018 proves that he had already spent some time on Patricia Lee.
‘Deadliest Catch’ is one of the longest-running reality series, but some fans wonder how real it is.
What made him exceptional was his skill and genuine passion for the sea.
This relentless dedication and genuine love for the sea set him apart from others.
It makes each season ofDeadliest Catchas dangerous as the last.
Deadliest Catchis currently airing its 20th Season on Discovery Channel.
