Edgar Hansen is a deckhand on the crab fishing vessel Northwestern, featured in the Discovery Channel reality television series Deadliest Catch. In 2016, Hansen suffered a stroke while working on the boat. He was airlifted to a hospital in Anchorage, Alaska, where he underwent surgery.
Hansen’s stroke was a major event in the Deadliest Catch community. He is one of the most experienced and respected fishermen on the show, and his injury was a reminder of the dangers of the job. Hansen’s stroke also highlighted the importance of having access to medical care in remote areas, as he was able to receive the treatment he needed quickly and efficiently.
