'Deadliest Catch' Jake Anderson's Crew Suffers Major Loss

Deadliest Catch star Jake Anderson is one of the captains in the franchise. He’s had hundreds of episodes over the years and has faced many dangerous storms. He’s part of the “Saga Crew” with deck boss Sean Dunlop. Many have been impressed by his leadership. However, Jake recently took to social media to share that his crew suffered a massive loss. Keep reading to see what happened.

Deadliest Catch: How’s Jake Anderson Today?

While he’s not sailing seas, Jake puts his time and attention to his family. Last week, the Deadliest Catch star uploaded a photo of his son, Luka, who celebrated his birthday. His marriage with Jenna has also been going strong. In February, he uploaded a photo of them as Jenna also celebrated her birthday. Jake also likes to play guitar and sing for his fans. He currently lives in Seattle, Washington, with his wife and three kids.

Jake Anderson From Deadliest Catch, Sourced From Jake Anderson Facebook

Aside from fishing, Anderson is also an avid fan of skateboarding. He was even sponsored by an American footwear and clothing company called DVS Shoes. Jake’s strong personality on the seas has kept viewers on the edge of their seats. But he and his crew recently faced a major setback after a crew member had to be sidelined.

Jake’s Crew Suffers Major Loss

In a social media post, Jake Anderson revealed that Mac White had to be sidelined after busting a screw in a plate in his arm. According to the Deadliest Catch star, Mac is one of the “last true” Bearing sea crabbers today. He was also amazed by how Mac never missed a pot come onboard for 40 years. He continued, “Mac and I have been to Hell and back twice. I love you Mac.” Many fans were saddened about Mac’s condition. Some also hope that he’ll quickly recover.

“Sending get well wishes to Mac! Pray he’ll recover with time🙏 as you get older, your body gets tired and unfortunately, we have to give into it. Sending love and healing hugs to him Jake. 🥰💕 Thank you so much for sharing this. You’re a good man Jake.🥰”
“As a Sailor, i get it. As a human, I’m glad Mac is being taken care of!!”
“Taking care of your guys as a good captain should. He may be a bit “crabby” at first, but it’s what’s best.”
“Rest and heal Mac and come back strong! 🙏🏻 for speedy recovery time.”

Deadliest Catch: What To Expect From Season 21?

Deadliest Catch Season 21 is expected to air in April. It was already revealed by several crew and cast members that they have started filming for the season. Many are curious about how the season will turn out, especially with all the recent health concerns that have happened.

Captain Keith is currently recovering from a cardiac incident, which was documented last season. Meanwhile, Captain Bill is currently on treatment for his prostate cancer. It’s unclear if the two will return next season. But he recently revealed that he’s now back to sailing and even traveled 2600 miles against strong winds.

Season 21 will premiere on April 18, 2025. If you are looking for more Deadliest Catch news, come back to TV Shows Ace for all your updates.