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'Deadliest Catch' captain Phil Harris suffers stroke
"Deadliest Catch's" Phil Harris is currently hospitalized, but not for an injury while crab fishing."Phil Harris suffered a stroke while in port off-loading from the F/V Cornelia Marie," Discovery Channel said in a statement. "He has been transported to a medical facility and is receiving the best care possible. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and we will make more information available as we know it."
He's currently receiving treatment at St. Paul Clinic in Alaska.
Capt. Phil has run the Cornelia Marie for 18 years with his sons Jake and Josh as deckhands. Crab fishing is an incredibly lucrative job, but also one of the most dangerous jobs in the world.
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We wish him a speedy recovery.
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DC is one of my fav shows. I never miss a show and Phil is my fav captain on the show. My best wishes towards Phil and his family.
speedy recovery captain!
My heart goes out to Captain Phil Harris, his family and crew. Prayers for a speedy recovery. DC isn't the same without you on it.
Capt Phil,,you get better and get yourself back down here,, the gang at speedway is pullin for ya,,and prayin for ya pal..
peace brother
chris
To captin Phill and his family our prayers are with you. Hope for a full and speedy recovery.
god bless and prayers.
Phil Harris suffered a stroke while in port off-loading from the F/V Cornelia Marie. Video http://usspost.com/phil-harris-4671/
Sorry to here that Phil has suffered a stroke, best wishes and speedy recovery. Take care Phil prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. Jay
Phil hasn't been in good shape for a couple of years now ever since he had that incident with the leg clot on camera. I certainly enjoy the show and the chance to follow these guys as they head out there and I certainly hope Phil recovers quickly.
Get well, Phil. Luv ya on DC. Best wishes.