Deadliest Catch has been confirmed for a Season 21, which suggests we’ll get one other have a look at teams of crab fishermen placing their lives on the road at sea. Whereas the Season 21 forged has not been introduced but, followers are ready to seek out out if we are going to get the return of Captain Keith Colburn.
Colburn has been on the present since Season 3. He runs the F/V Wizard along with his brother, Monte “Mouse” Colburn, however had some well being troubles throughout Season 20. Scroll down for a refresher on Colburn’s scary previous medical points and extra.
What occurred to Keith Colburn?
Throughout Season 20 of Deadliest Catch, which aired in 2024, Colburn suffered a medical emergency whereas aboard the F/V Wizard. After an argument with Monte, Colburn misplaced consciousness and was not responsive. When he got here to, he famous that he couldn’t really feel his arm and his left aspect was numb.
The scenario turned extra dire, with fears that Colburn might have had a coronary heart assault or stroke. Monte acquired correspondence from medical professionals and was urged to get the boat to the harbor so Colburn might get medical consideration.
Though it took a number of hours, Monte finally navigated the boat to land, and Colburn was medevaced to a hospital. Colburn examined detrimental for troponin, a standard indicator of an acute cardiac occasion, however medical doctors nonetheless didn’t rule out a coronary heart assault.
After going by means of extra checks, Colburn advised his brother he had a transient ischemic assault (TIA), which is sometimes called a “mini-stroke.” A TIA “is a brief interval of signs much like these of a stroke. It’s brought on by a short blockage of blood move to the mind. A TIA normally lasts just a few minutes and doesn’t trigger long-term injury,” in line with Mayo Clinic. Nevertheless, the positioning additionally notes that TIA might be a warning signal that an precise stroke is imminent.
Colburn has not given an replace because the episode aired in October and doesn’t publish on social media usually. His final Instagram publish was to want his followers a Merry Christmas in December. He was on Fb a bit extra not too long ago to acknowledge Memorial Day, however didn’t share any private updates.
In April 2021, Colburn was hospitalized after contracting COVID-19. He spent greater than eight days within the hospital after quarantining after which getting identified with pneumonia.
Does Keith Colburn have a spouse?
Sure, Colburn is married to Florence Colburn they usually have two youngsters, Caelan and Sienna.
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In 2012, Colburn famous that Florence was his “spouse and enterprise associate” for 25 years, which suggests they’ve now been collectively for almost 40 years.
Caelan graduated from Southern Methodist College in 2018, per an Instagram publish on Colburn’s feed. In response to a information article, Sienna was 15 in 2013, which suggests she’s in her mid-20s now.
Deadliest Catch, Season 21 Premiere, Friday, August 1, 8/7c, Discovery Channel