Explosive Drama: Johnathan Hillstrand and Drug Allegations Rock Deadliest Catch!
**Tension Rises as Crew Faces Setbacks in Alaska’s Golden King Crab Fishery**
*Alaska—As Captain Jonathan Hillstrand and his brother Andy near the end of their 40-pot load, they are racing against time to secure their share of the $90 million golden king crab fishery. However, their crew faces several hurdles that could threaten their success this season.*
The stakes are high for the *Time Bandit* crew, but tension builds as 28-year-old greenhorn McKenzie struggles to find her sea legs. On her first trip out, McKenzie faces a series of challenges, from battling period cramps to seasickness, leading to her retreating to her bunk. Her situation worsens as she refuses to drink water and eats little, raising concern among the crew.
Captain Jonathan’s frustration grows as McKenzie’s condition doesn’t improve, and the team is left with no choice but to consider returning to port, which could cost the boat valuable time and money. “You can’t let sickness get the best of you out here,” says Jonathan, emphasizing the rough conditions of crab fishing.
But things take a shocking turn when it’s suggested that McKenzie might not be ill from seasickness or menstruation, but rather from smoking fentanyl in the boat’s bathroom. This revelation shakes the crew to its core, as drug use is strictly prohibited in the fishing industry. With zero tolerance for such behavior, Captain Jonathan is forced to take swift action.
“Porter knows the smell,” says one crew member, confirming the suspicion. The crew is now faced with the difficult task of removing McKenzie from the boat. They decide to drop her off at St. George, where she will be flown back to Dutch Harbor. “It sucks that it has to happen this way,” Captain Jonathan says, but he knows there’s no choice.
The incident serves as a harsh lesson for the crew, highlighting the risks of bringing untested greenhorns onto the boat. “I would’ve never hired her if I had thought this would happen,” says Jonathan, reflecting on the difficult decision to let McKenzie go.
With McKenzie out of the picture, the Hillstrand brothers must continue to push forward, knowing that the harsh Alaskan seas and unpredictable crew dynamics are just as dangerous as the crab they’re hunting. The question remains: can they recover in time to catch their share of the golden king crabs and salvage the season? Only time will tell as the *Time Bandit* crew braces for whatever comes next.
