Jake Anderson’s father, Keith Anderson, went missing in 2010. His truck was found abandoned in rural Washington state, but despite extensive searches, he was not located until two years later when his remains were discovered by a hiker in 2012.
Jake Anderson, a well-known crab fisherman featured on the Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch,” faced a harrowing personal tragedy during the show’s run. His father, Keith Anderson, mysteriously disappeared in January 2010. Keith’s truck was found near a logging road in the rural area of Snohomish County, Washington, which prompted a widespread search operation. Family, friends, and volunteers scoured the area, but no trace of Keith was found at the time.
The uncertainty surrounding his father’s disappearance weighed heavily on Jake, both personally and publicly, as the show documented his emotional journey. The situation remained unresolved for over two years, casting a shadow of grief and unanswered questions over the Anderson family.
It wasn’t until November 2012 that a hiker stumbled upon human remains in a wooded area not far from where Keith’s truck had been discovered. Dental records confirmed that the remains were indeed those of Keith Anderson. The cause of death was not determined, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. The discovery brought a somber closure to the family, allowing them to finally lay Keith to rest and begin the process of healing from their loss.