Jake Anderson has been through several life-changing moments

Life on a reality series is tough, with real dangers. Jake Anderson, Saga’s captain, faced addiction and two years of homelessness. He endured family tragedies, discovering his sister’s death during season five and learning of his father’s passing a year later while working at sea.

Joshua Tel Warner’s criminal past caught up with him once he appeared on Deadliest Catch

You’d expect a serial bank robber to stay hidden, but not Joshua Tel Warner. He appeared on ‘Deadliest Catch’ in 2009 and got caught due to his newfound fame. Suspected of two heists, he even told a crewmate that being on the show wouldn’t erase his criminal past. In 2010, he was arrested thanks to police recognizing him from ‘Deadliest Catch’ and was sentenced to nine and a half years in prison, ending his TV appearances.

Captain Phil Harris wanted the cameras to keep rolling throughout his stroke

In ‘Deadliest Catch’ season six, Captain Phil Harris suffered a stroke. He insisted the cameras continue filming his story, even during his medical crisis. After being airlifted to an Anchorage hospital for emergency brain surgery, he initially seemed to improve. Sadly, a few days later, he passed away due to a brain bleed, leaving his family, friends, and fans of the show deeply saddened.

The camera crew can spend months risking their lives for the show

The danger on ‘Deadliest Catch’ isn’t just for the fishing crew. The camera teams also face serious risks. They spend up to five weeks on the ships, living with the crew, no breaks. While other reality show crews get rest, these camera teams endure the tough life, spending around half a year with the fishing crews, their new roommates.

Deadliest Catch fishers don’t have to rely on meeting quotas

Most fishing boats have strict catch quotas. Failing to meet them leads to financial penalties. However, ‘Deadliest Catch’ is different. These fishermen make their primary income from the TV show, not the catch. They can sell their fish at lower prices, which may upset other fishermen.

Sig Hansen once had to save a camera operator’s life

Sig Hansen, a beloved ‘Deadliest Catch’ member, shared his sea adventure on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live.’ He warned about real dangers, like heavy crab pots. One nearly hit a cameraman, weighing 900 lbs. Hansen saved him just in time, seconds before the pot crashed down.