The Wizard Crew Just Found A MILLION DOLLARS In Crabs During Deadliest Catch

The Wizard crew was hard at work, aiming to catch enough crabs as always. But this time was not like the rest. Against all odds, something incredible was about to happen that would lead the crew to a shocking discovery that had never before been seen on their journey.

So, what exactly happened out at sea, and how massive was their find? Stick around cause’ we’re about to dive into the story of how the Wizard crew landed crabs worth a million dollars during their most dangerous catch yet.

At first, Captain Keith Colburn and his crew found themselves in a tough spot, struggling to reach their target of catching crabs worth a quarter of a million dollars. Despite all their efforts, they had only managed to haul in a fraction of their intended catch from the tanks.

Keith, being the smart fella he is, recognized the urgency of the situation and knew they had to act quickly. With their crab pots returning empty, it dawned on him that the prime spot for catching crabs had likely shifted, leaving them stranded in the vast expanse of the American ocean without a reliable source of crabs.

But Keith was determined not to return to port empty-handed, so he took matters into his own hands. He initiated a thorough inspection of the tanks to assess the situation. Delegating the helm to Monte, the relief captain, Keith went below deck to examine the tanks and their contents carefully. After careful scrutiny, he came up with a fresh strategy.

He had pinpointed a potential new hotspot for crab gathering based on his observations. Eager to share his findings with the crew, he quickly relayed the news, infusing them with renewed optimism. With a new destination in mind, they altered their course, aiming to seize the remaining three-quarters of their lucrative quota before it was too late.

Recognizing the need for precision in their fishing endeavors, the captain decided to start from the ocean floor and work their way up to find the optimal fishing spot. He instructed the crew to deploy the fishing pots at a distance of three-quarters of a mile, assuring them that this location offered the best chance of success.

But upon seeing his deckhands struggling to keep up with the workload, the captain quickly realized they needed more help. So, he gathered everyone and explained that they needed extra hands on deck. So, he decided to give another chance to a deckhand he had previously let go.

Keith had a chat with Jacob, the deckhand, laying down some ground rules. He told Jacob that if he wanted to stay on the ship, he had to follow orders. Jacob understood his mistake and apologized to Keith and the crew. He asked if he could pitch in, and his apology was accepted. With that settled, the whole crew got back to fishing.

But Keith hopes Jacob sticks to his word because crew members can only make so many mistakes before they’re let go, and Jacob was already on thin ice with two strikes against him. The team headed back to the spot Keith had pinpointed as their best chance for success. They unloaded a massive haul of crabs, the largest they’d seen all season, totaling an impressive 234 crabs.

Everyone was thrilled with the fantastic outcome. Keith was especially pleased with the bountiful catch, and he was particularly happy that Jacob had chosen to collaborate with the crew. Keith knew all along that by working together, they could achieve their goals and thrive.

So despite the challenges they faced, the Wizard crew’s determination paid off once again, leading them to yet another successful fishing trip. Even with equipment hiccups, the crew remained resolute in reaching their crab goal.

The excitement among the crew members was palpable as the first pot they pulled up was filled with crabs. This only fueled their determination further, and they eagerly released the second pot into the ocean, only to pull it back up brimming with crabs once more.

The entire crew was beaming with excitement as they celebrated their successful catch. However, with the weather starting to shift, Jacob took precautions by securing the pots tightly to ensure their safety. He knew that if the weather worsened, improperly secured pots could pose a danger by either being thrown overboard or causing injury to someone on deck.

As predicted, the weather took a turn for the worse, leading Keith to instruct the crew to relocate the pots to a safer spot. Fortunately, thanks to Jacob’s diligent tying, the pots remained secure despite the rough conditions. With the pots safely relocated, the crew resumed their crab fishing, and luck seemed to be on their side as they continued to pull up pots filled to the brim. They surpassed their target with a total of one hundred and seventy pots stacked high.

Captain Keith faced another challenge as he battled against strong winds and dangerous conditions, but his efforts paid off as he secured a bountiful catch, earning each deckhand a generous sum of fifteen thousand dollars. While the crew had experienced moments of incredible luck, they also faced daunting challenges, such as when the Wizard became weighed down by giant blocks of ice.

Navigating through dangerous waters near the Russian border, the crew found themselves in a race against time to save the ship from disaster as it became encased in ice. Located some 560 miles northwest of Dutch Harbor, in a remote area with minimal radio communication, the crew faced an uncertain future as they struggled with the daunting task of freeing the Wizard from its icy prison.

That’s when in a daring move to seek out more crabs, Captain Keith decides to brave the freezing and hazardous seas. However, this decision comes with its own set of risks, as they may find themselves going into unfriendly territory where having a passport won’t offer much protection if things go awry. The Wizard’s journey into these unknown waters is fraught with danger, particularly as the ship becomes dangerously top-heavy from the accumulation of ice.

With an estimated extra weight of 50 to 80,000 pounds in the front, the ship’s stability is compromised. As waves batter against the vessel, it starts to take on water, posing a significant threat of a catastrophic disaster similar to those where ships have found themselves at the bottom of the ocean. Fully aware of the impending danger, Captain Keith urgently addresses his crew, stressing the need to shed the excess weight to ensure their safety.

The ship is practically encased in ice, making it crucial to lighten the load. However, the task ahead is daunting. The crew must first contend with a thick, four-foot layer of ice covering the deck. Removing this ice is essential for the ship to remain stable and secure. Racing against time, the crew sets out on the risky expedition to break and remove the ice, quickly realizing the magnitude of the challenge.

Even the typically 800-pound crab traps are burdened with loads of ice weighing three to four thousand pounds, making them cumbersome and difficult to handle. Despite the difficult nature of the task, the crew presses on, determined to clear the ice and navigate safely through the dangerous waters in their quest for crabs.

In addition to battling the forces of nature, the crew of the Wizard encountered a new challenge when they crossed paths with poachers attempting to steal their catch. Captain Keith Colburn and the crew were out fishing with the Aleutian Lady when they were taken aback by the appearance of an unfamiliar ship, seemingly poaching in their waters. Despite their attempts to shoo it away, the mysterious vessel persisted in following them, raising concerns among the crew about the safety of their valuable haul.

Keith and Rick, realizing the seriousness of the situation, devised a plan to outmaneuver the suspicious ship. However, their initial strategy to drop their pots was thwarted upon detecting the presence of the unidentified vessel on radar, which failed to broadcast its position via AIS, a clear indication of suspicious activity. Suspecting illicit motives behind the ship’s actions, Keith and Rick decided to take evasive action by heading west at a steady pace while keeping their AIS system operational to confuse their pursuers. Eventually, they resorted to turning off their AIS system altogether to evade detection, hoping to put some distance between themselves and the suspicious vessel.

Amidst this risky situation with illegal fishing boats encroaching on their territory, the crew continued their fishing operations while remaining vigilant for any further intrusions. Their suspicions were confirmed when illegal fishing gear became ensnared in their traps, indicating unauthorized fishing activity in the area.

They found themselves facing a new and troubling challenge as they encountered illegal boats infiltrating American waters, a situation they had never encountered before. To safeguard their crab catch and livelihood, they took it upon themselves to patrol the area, aiming to prevent the illegal vessel from disrupting their fishing operations. Despite the unfamiliarity of the situation, the crew remained steadfast in their determination to protect their territory against this unforeseen threat