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Commercial Fisherman sues Nat Geo and Katie’s Seafood after losing fingers on reality show

A local man is suing after he says he nearly lost his hands while filming a reality TV show in the Gulf of Mexico. He’s blaming the show for putting the “drama” ahead of his medical needs. From the basketball court where he bonded with his three kids, to the job on oil rigs and shrimping boats, Eddy McHenry has always counted on his hands. “If I had my hands, I can do anything and I never thought I would lose my hands.” he said. He lost his most valuable tool out in the Gulf of Mexico, filming the National Geographic reality TV show “Big Fish, Texas”. Video, Read the article here 18:43