[OT] - A moment of silence for Steve Irwin, Crocodile Hunter

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September 04, 2006 02:14pm

THE Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, is dead.

He was killed in a freak accident in Cairns, police sources said.

It is understood he was killed by a stingray barb that went through his chest.

He was swimming off the Low Isles at Port Douglas filming an underwater documentary and that's when it occured.

Ambulance officers confirmed they attended a reef fatality this morning at Batt Reef off Port Douglas.

His body is being flown to Cairns.

A Tourism Queensland spokeswoman today said the death was shocking and paid tribute to Irwin's "enormous contribution" to his adopted state.

Louise Yates said it was impossible to quantify how much Mr Irwin had meant to the Queensland tourism industry.

"I don't think we could even estimate how much he brought us through his personality and his profile and his enthusiasm about Queensland," she said.

With The Courier Mail and AAP
 
Crikey! My family and I managed to see him personally whilst holidaying in Australia. A great performer/presenter indeed. Both my sons enjoyed his show. Sad to hear of his recent passing. Bless his soul. May he rest in peace. :(
 
R.I.P to mr Crikey.
i always thought that a croc would get to him one day...and to think his wife isn't there with him.

another entertainer lost.
 
he lived on the edge to entertain our lazy butts !!!

Respect :supz: for a legend ....Thanks fella .. we will miss you :cry:
 
you never know , 15 yrs down the road you might see his son take over as the next crocodile hunter
 
Irwin's killer ray 'was probably startled'By Leticia Makin
September 04, 2006 03:32pm
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THE fatal stingray attack on Steve Irwin may have occurred because the animal was startled or frightened, an expert said today.

Victoria Brims, a marine life expert from Oceanworld in Sydney, said the stingray that killed Irwin was most likely provoked.

"I am aware he was filming a documentary and his documentaries are usually very hands on. I can only assume that he had some kind of hands on or close contact with the animal who like us when we get afraid defended itself," Ms Brims said.

Brims also said that for a sting to result in death the person involved had to be stung close to the heart and also have a reaction to the sting.

"For the most part people get stung on the foot when they accidentally tread on a ray and this can be no worse than a bacterial infection," Ms Brims said.

"Their barbs are very strong and release poison if touched. It must have got him right near the heart but the barb would not have gone through his chest."

There was an accident of this kind two years ago in Coogee but the man involved was treated by medics at the scene and survived the incident.

Brims said she had always dreamed of meeting Irwin. "He can be a bit quirky at times but he loved his work," she said. "It is a sad day and I am sure everyone around the world will hear of his death."


:( :(

I read elsewhere that ironically he was doing a documentary on demystifying the StingRay.
 
the crocodile hunter! =l

but i think he had it coming. dont you all.
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What the hell is that all about!

That guy did more for the environment and entertainment in one day than you will ever do in your life.

Have some respect for him and his family!

RIP Steve Erwin.
 
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InfernoxDeath said:
Don't you think you had it coming that you'll die soon? So shut the f**k up...
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I want to shaft something up his ass man... :x
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Go ahead... Cos you should know that by doing so, you think it's funny to say that "I think HE had it coming"... Get a life and just keep your crude comments to yourself...
 
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