'Deadliest Catch' Season 16 Episode 15: Wizard skipper Keith is sick, worried fans say 'he shouldn't be on boat'
Spoilers for 'Deadliest Catch' Season 16 Episode 15 'Gut Instinct'
Hydro leaks and health issues plague the Wizard and Keith Colburn after they braved the tough bomb cyclone. It hasn't been an easy ride for any of the crews or the skippers and 'Gut Instinct' sees Keith suffer as a result of his aggravation of umbilical hernia. That, however, didn't stop the man from working until he no longer couldn't. Keith has been a longtime fan-favorite and concerned fans took to Twitter to wish him a speedy recovery and messages to take care.
"Keith needs to head in and have that hernia looked at. #DeadliestCatch@DeadliestCatch," a fan wrote. "@crabwizardI get that you're an old salty sailor, but when it comes to your health, it is never a good idea to neglect what your body is telling you. Sometimes you have to bite the bullet and get help. #DeadliestCatch," another seconded. "Poor Captain Keith!!! #DeadliestCatch," said one of the fans. "Poor Keith isn't doing any better," opined a fan. "Keith is hoping for some life by the Russian Border," a fan wrote.
To make matters worse was a hydro leak and that meant hampering the Wizard's crabbing operation. However, Keith used crewman Tyler to get the situation sorted. The winter has been rough for the skippers and crews as injuries, tough weather conditions and mechanical issues have been major challenges. "@DeadliestCatch what a tough episode to watch. Keith has a hernia & shouldn’t be on the boat. DJ should’ve gone home to be with his mom, the family is everything. And Sig is out. Gosh. #DeadliestCatch," a fan wrote.
One of the fans was concerned about the Russians. "The Russians are more elusive than bigfoot. Where are they? #DeadliestCatch," the tweet read. "Hopefully Keith gets that hernia checked, they are nasty and can be excruciating," a fan tweeted while catching the episode. "Please take care of yourself," was the rather common tweet when they saw the Wizard skipper suffer and finally hand charge to brother Monte.
'Deadliest Catch' Season 16 airs on Tuesdays at 8 pm ET on Discovery.