Captain Keith Colburn’s health update following heart scare at sea

In the latest episode of Deadliest Catch, Captain Keith Colburn experienced a frightening heart event while at sea aboard the F/V Wizard.

The medical emergency occurred during a dispute between Keith and his brother Monte over a navigation decision, which resulted in a significant financial loss.

The explosive confrontation took a dramatic turn when Keith collapsed in the wheelhouse and became unresponsive.

Monte, acting as co-captain, quickly assumed command and rushed to get the Wizard to the nearest airstrip for an ambulance.

The crew had to navigate treacherous conditions near Saint Paul, a notoriously dangerous port, adding further tension to an already urgent situation.

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However, fans were not impressed with Monte’s reaction to his brother’s health issues during the episode.

Fans criticize Monte’s reaction to Keith Colburn’s cardiovascular disease

After the latest episode of Deadliest Catch, Monte Colburn was criticized by viewers for his handling of his brother Keith Colburn’s medical emergency at sea.

Fans expressed frustration with Monte’s delayed response, particularly his decision to wait several hours before seeking emergency medical attention despite Keith showing severe symptoms of a cardiovascular event.

One viewer on Reddit expressed his outrage, saying, “You don’t need medical training to know when someone has these symptoms – IN MINUTES, let alone HOURS!” Many shared this sentiment, feeling that Monte’s hesitation, calling the Coast Guard immediately made the situation worse.

Criticism also focused on his repeated questioning of Keith’s condition. Viewers found it disturbing that Monte asked, “Are you okay, bro?” even after Keith collapsed and made alarming noises.

Another fan pointed out that Monte seemed to take his time getting nitroglycerin and medication, which they found shocking given the urgency. “These brothers really are something else, and not in a good way,” one fan remarked, expressing disbelief at Monte’s apparent lack of urgency.

As Monte’s handling of the situation comes under scrutiny, many are wondering whether quicker action could have changed the course of events in this life-threatening moment.

Captain Keith Colburn’s health problems

Fortunately, Keith’s condition has stabilized and recent updates suggest he is recovering well from the incident.

Keith Colburn’s health scandal follows a series of medical challenges, including a serious bacterial infection in 2018 and an umbilical hernia in a previous season.

These repeated health scares have increased the physical and emotional toll on his career and highlighted the dangers of crab fishing in one of the harshest environments on earth.

Despite his fiery temperament and reputation for overcoming adversity, his health remains a major concern for his crew and show fans.

Deadliest Catch episodes air Tuesdays at 8/7c on Discovery Channel.