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• FV Summer Bay, featured on "Deadliest Catch," faces the inherent dangers of commercial crab fishing in Alaska's Bering Sea, including the risk of serious accidents from handling heavy crab pots and navigating treacherous weather conditions.
• Despite commercial fishing being one of the most dangerous jobs, with a particularly high fatality rate for Alaskan crab fishing, deaths on the Summer Bay have been relatively few, with most occurring off-ship from unrelated causes.
• Significant incidents include deckhand Spencer Moore's overboard accident in 2018, saved by quick action from the crew, and Mahlon Reyes' passing in 2020 due to an accidental overdose, after previously suffering an injury on board.
• Nick McGlashan, another prominent crew member, died from a drug overdose in 2020, after battling substance abuse issues that were addressed during his time on the show.
• The loss of Todd Kochutin in 2021 due to injuries sustained on another vessel and a near-capsizing event later that year highlight the constant life-threatening challenges faced by the Summer Bay crew, underscoring the perilous nature of their profession.

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