now in its third season , " swamp people " is a ratings win for the history channel in its thursday night timeslot .
 
the cause of death is not known .
the pair are described by the history channel as " swampers through and through , " two brothers living " entirely off the land " and " making use of everything nature has to offer . "
 
' swamp people ' is one of the only reality posted : may 14 , 2012 11:51 am updated : may 14 , 2012 2:55 pm source : assumption parish photos video continuing coverage : swamp people star 's death belle river - deputies in assumption parish confirmed that mitchell guist from the history channel 's show " swamp people " died this morning .
waguespack said guist suffered a fall in the boat shortly after it launched into the belle river .
entertainment weekly has called " swamp people 's " cast of characters , and mitchell and his brother were among fans ' favorites .
a spokesperson at the history channel 's reality series " swamp people , " and unfortunately are only realizing it in light of " swamp people " star mitchell guist 's death .