Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Sorry if this has been posted elsewhere but I just heard this on the news. Steve Irwin, aka 'the Crocodile Hunter' was just killed in a freak accident in North Queensland, Australia. Here's a link - <a href="http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0" target="_blank">http://www.news.com.au/courier mail/story/0</a>,23739,20349534-952,00.html Very sad for Steve's young children and his wife.
Originally Posted By velo they just announced this on our news. my kids are in shock - they "grew up" with the Crocodile Hunter. Very, very sad indeed.
Originally Posted By kennect What is so weird to me is the idea I just watched a show today on NG about ocean monsters and they did a bit about giant stingrays....I didn't get the idea that a stingray could be deadly but I guess they can be....But my true question is the the idea, why do the characters want to go to the extreme with their efforts???
Originally Posted By Rivkah86 I am in such shock over this. I read an article on this on google, and I just could not believe it. I still can't. It seemed like he would always be around. I love his shows, and have been a great fan for years. I will miss him terribly.
Originally Posted By TomSawyer What a tragedy. It's fine to go out and do the kind of things he did before he had kids, but what drives a guy to risk his life knowing that he's got two little ones at home? I just don't get it.
Originally Posted By Megara He was truly an Australian icon and such a likeable genuine Aussie bloke. It's a very sad day. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Originally Posted By jdub !!! Dumb me, I thought his death-teasing antics would continually just do that--tease without going over the line. Sad to hear.
Originally Posted By funnymanjake "what drives a guy to risk his life knowing that he's got two little ones at home?" Steve Irwin did what he did to further global awareness of the importance of conservation and the environment. If there are some noble causes worth laying down your life for in the line of duty, I'd say that's one of them.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle ^^^ In addition (IMO), Steve probably didn't really think he was risking his life. I mean, he was a trained professional and as it is, he didn't die wrestling a snake or a crocodile or any of his more daring pursuits. I mean, *I've* swum with sting rays.
Originally Posted By mgmguy The web page of the Australian Broadcasting Company has an interview with a man who was there.I believe he was the producer or director of the movie Mr.Irwin was filming.He says it was unprovoked.Steve was just swimming over the ray when the tail stabbed him in the chest.Apparently in the heart.Very sad to hear.Loved his programs.
Originally Posted By debtee Sorry my thread crossed yours Kez. I must have been writing mine at the same time as you, as mine posted 2 mins after yours! It's such sad news! I really feel for his family. My phone has been ringing from friends that are all shocked by this news. We loved watching Steve as he was so positive and such a good animal conservationist. Australia and the world will miss him heaps!
Originally Posted By Labuda How very sad. My deepest condolences to his family. I always tholught he was a bit off for doing all that he did but I still am just SHOCKED to see that he's died, and in the manner that he did. Amazing. And so very sad for his wife & babies.
Originally Posted By TiggerPooh1973 So sad. I feel for his two children and his wife. He seemed like a genuinely good guy who loved his family, nature and protecting the environment. My husband, myself and my son loved watching him on TV.
Originally Posted By jasmine7 I'm just in shock over this. I really loved Steve for all the wonderful stuff he and Terri did for animals, and he was always a treat to watch.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I too am in shock. The story I read said not only was the attack unprovoked, a sting is rarely deadly. However, this one went under the ribs and into his heart. Truly a freak thing. :`(
Originally Posted By Kira Crazy Steve sure is going to be missed. I loved watching his show on animal planet. My thoughts are going out to his family and his two kids =( At least when he left us, he left us while doing something he loved.
Originally Posted By ToonKirby Per Reuters: >Irwin's death was likely only the third recorded fatal stingray attack in Australia, experts said. They said stingray venom was agonizingly painful but not lethal, although the barb was capable of causing horrific injuries like a knife or bayonet.< It sounds like it was all just some sort of freak accident. How terribly sad, my family too loved his shows. Our hearts go out to his wife, children and family.
