Aggie2008 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 CNN is reporting that famous crocodile hunter and TV figure Steve Irwin was killed in a 'marine accident' earlier today. They do not have any more details at this time. Irwin was know for his reckless pursuit of dangerous outback creatures, his dry wit, and his unmistakeable Austrailian accent. He is survived by his wife, 8 year-old daughter and 3 year-old son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Tammin Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I just saw that on fox.......its a tragedy. it said he was killed by a stingray barb or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setxsports Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Dang i hate to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodgie07 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 BRISBANE, Australia - Steve Irwin, the Australian television personality and environmentalist known as the "Crocodile Hunter," was killed Monday by a stingray during a diving expedition, Australian media said. He was 44. Irwin was filming an underwater documentary on the Great Barrier Reef in northeastern Queensland state when the accident occurred, Sydney's The Daily Telegraph newspaper reported on its Web site. The Australian Broadcasting Corp. said Irwin was diving near Low Isles near the resort town of Port Douglas, about 1,260 miles north of Brisbane. A helicopter carrying paramedics flew to the island, but he died from a stingray barb to the heart, ABC reported on its Web site. Telephone calls to Australia Zoo, Irwin's zoo in southern Queensland, were not immediately answered. Irwin is famous for his enthusiasm for wildlife and his catchcry "Crikey!" in his television program "Crocodile Hunter," which was first broadcast in Australia in 1992 and has aired around the world on the Discovery channel. He rode his image into a feature film, and developed the Australia Zoo as a tourist attraction. Irwin had received some negative publicity in recent years. In January 2004, he stunned onlookers at his Australia Zoo reptile park by carrying his 1-year-old son into a crocodile pen during a wildlife show. He tucked the infant under one arm while tossing the 13-foot reptile a piece of meat with the other. Authorities declined to charge Irwin for violating safety regulations. Later that year, he was accused of getting too close to penguins, a seal and humpback whales in Antarctica while making a documentary. Irwin denied any wrongdoing, and an Australian Environment Department investigation recommended no action be taken against him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14663786/ ^ Another link. Really stinks, I liked the crazy bugger... :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrior2010 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBGF Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Such a tragedy! Many prayers for his wife and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheaptrick77 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Yeah -- 'heard it on the radio during work. Criminy, what a sad way to begin Labor Day :no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parentofredheads Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 This was really sad to hear this morning. My kids grew up knowing the phrase, "Danger, danger!" He was to kids these days, what Wild Kingdom was when us older ones were growing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 He had such enthusiasm, love for his work,love for the animals he worked with and a love for life in general. I always enjoyed his "such a beautiful creature" phrase. RIP Steve and prayers for you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxBroadcaster Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I would love it when he praised a snake even after the snake would strike at him..Just showed he understood the snake was just reacting to percieved danger Yes this is a shock, but really it is not. More shocked at HOW he died..but honestly did anyone see him living till 80 and dying of old age? His profession and his enthusiasm and willingness to get right into the action was a time bomb waiting to happen. Sadly his odds went bad this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straw Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 But does anybody agree with me that this guy was the most genuine on T.V.? I got the feeling that he would have done everything for free just cause he was so passionette about his work. I will miss that the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I agree Straw, I think he would have done it for free also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTownballer Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Wow that's crazy, now I quess we all know, that those words of "Danger Danger" were for real, I quess you fool with the wild long enough, it will bite you. I quess he went out, doing what he loved, condolances to his family and friends. Another sad thing I bet It all was captured on video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggerbacker Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Don't you wish you had the passion for your career that he had for his? I saw a special last week on Animal Planet about his dog passing away from cancer and how he handled it. Touching story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clawsnstripes Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 sad day. my youngest really liked him a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seminole44 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Very sad, very tragic, very ironic....I loved watching his show, and that commercial he did with ESPN is hysterical...he will be missed, and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHardCubFan Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I remember the first time my (then) young daughters & saw Steve Irwin on television...many years ago...it was the "10 Most Deadly Snakes in the World" episode...we named him then & still refer to him as "Crazy Steve" for the way he handled those deadly snakes...and then later saw him do the same with crocodiles...WOW! Tigger, I agree with you completely! If we all had the same passion for our work as he did his...man oh' man would we be a better world! R.I.P. "Crazy Steve" Katie, Kelly & I are going to miss you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texashurdler Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Yeah i just saw it on myspace...sad story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino2K Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 "Crikey"!!! :no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTycoon Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 sad...rip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubs37 Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 :shocked:........:no:...........:cry:.............:crybaby: Unreal! A great nature lover and conservationist is gone.......RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonattsu Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Originally posted by TxEaglecallerYes this is a shock, but really it is not. More shocked at HOW he died..but honestly did anyone see him living till 80 and dying of old age? Actually yeah I did......after watching him for so many years, in such dangerous situations, I just said to myself one day, "Man, this dude is just not meant to die this way!".......I seriously thought he would die an old man, but oh well, the Lord said he has done enough here, we all just need to remember him and the message he carried with him about conservation and the preservation of our natural resources and fauna.......God bless his soul and be with his family.....I truly am shocked and quite sad that this happened to such a good man in his prime...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K9Rebel Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Though the flesh is gone, the impact that one man left will always remain. RIP Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsPerez Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 :blushing: Saw this on the news the morning it happened... At least he died doing what he loved best. :blushing: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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