Justin Tennison, 33, a member of the Time Bandit fishing vessel on the popular Discovery Channel series, was lying in bed unresponsive, says police.
It is not yet known if that contributed to his death, but initial investigation shows, small amount of marijuana and several bottles of alcohol were discovered in the room, police told TMZ, "
Time Bandit captain Andy Hillstrand wrote on Facebook page, "It is with great sadness that the Time Bandit family announces the death of crew member, Justin Tennison. Justin died peacefully in his sleep the night of February 21, 2011.
Justin fished commercially for many years, living in Alaska for 28 years. He worked on the Time Bandit, alongside his second cousin, Eddie Uwekoolani, Jr., serving as Engineer during the tendering seasons, and joined the Time Bandit crew as a deckhand fishing the Red King 2010 and Opilio 2011 seasons.
Justin was tough as a bull and was an all-around good hand. The Captains and Crew appreciated his hard work and many contributions this past year. We will miss him terribly and wish his family all the best during this most difficult time.
Justin is survived by a son, daughter, sister, father and grandparents. He was 33 years old."
Justin Tennison body will undergo an autopsy will be performed Wednesday by the state medical examiner's office, to find the cause of his death.
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