Below Deck Cameraman Brent Freeburg in Coma After Two Strokes and Brain Surgery

Brent Freeburg, known for saving a cast member's life in 2018, is undergoing critical care as his family raises funds for his medical expenses.

Brent Freeburg, a cameraman for the reality show Below Deck, suffered two strokes and a subdural hematoma on February 15, requiring emergency surgery.
Freeburg is currently in a coma and on a breathing tube, with updates indicating small signs of progress, such as moving his toes and squeezing his hand on command.
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched by his family to cover medical expenses, including a costly air ambulance transfer to the East Coast for continued care and rehabilitation.
Freeburg gained recognition in 2018 for saving Below Deck deckhand Ashton Pienaar, who was pulled overboard during filming when a tow line wrapped around his ankle.
Family and friends, including Pienaar, have shared tributes and called for support, with the GoFundMe raising over $60,000 toward its $500,000 goal as of February 28.