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'Deadliest Catch' captain Phil Harris comes out of coma cursing
If you ask the sons of "Deadliest Catch" captain Phil Harris, cursing has never sounded so good.Jake and Josh Harris took it as a good sign that their father, who suffered a stroke Friday (Jan. 29), was his usual foul-mouthed self at the Alaska hospital where he's recovering.
"Today, dad showed some good signs of improvement, squeezing our hands and even summoning his trademark Captain's bluntness by telling the doctors and nurses, 'Don't f**k up,'" the sons said in a statement released by the Discovery Channel.
Earlier, TMZ had reported that Phil Harris, who captains the Cornelia Marie, had undergone surgery for the stroke and was put into a medically induced coma to preserve brain function. It appears that he's now rejoined the conscious world, hopefully for the better.
"We are encouraged but still very cautious," continue Jake and Josh. "It is a long road ahead, but its made more bearable and comforting knowing your thoughts and prayers are with us. We are strong because of you -- our fans. Thanks and we will continue to update you as best we can going forward."
Continue to get better and stay tough and ornery, Captain Phil!
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woke up cursing did you lol
you just relax do what docs say and get some therapy and get back on that boat.take care,rest and relax and quit scaring the **** out of Jake and Josh, and the rest of the crew.Still Praying for your reeecovery.
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I am so happy to hear you're feeling better. You are my favorite captain ever!I love you hurry up and get back on your boat and keep yelling at your spoiled sons. Please send me 5 lbs of King crab legs too.
Way to go Captian Phil. You just keep getting better!
get well soon the show just would never be the same without you! I have been watching the show from the 1st season. I would be sadden if you could not return. so take care of your self, and COME BACK HEALTHY!!!!
GET WELL CAPTIAN MY FAMILY ARE WITH YOU AND YOURS IN THIS TIME. WE HOPE YOU ARE ABLE TO CRAB AND KEEP US ENTERTAINED. WE WILL PRAY EVERY DAY. GOD BLESS AND GOOD LUCK.
We love ya, Captain Phil. As we used to say in the old neighborhood, "Fight like a b**t*rd". We're with you.
hey you were my fav capt loved to watch you wont be the same without you, boys take care hes in a better place and will be missed by ME every day. A lot of joy passed with him
Goodby Capt. Phil
We want to send our sincere
sympathy to the Harris family
Captain Harris was one of my
favorite Captains. I really
loved watching the Deadliest
Catch Show & will be looking
forward to seeing the new
season. The show will not be
the same without Captain Harris. He will be greatly
missed.