treeduck Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 http://beachpalacehotel.com.au/images/steve%20irwin%202.JPG Anyone know this guy? The Croc guy? I just heard on the news he died... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumnut Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin dead QUOTE THE Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, is dead. He was killed in a freak accident in Cairns, police sources said today. 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 when the tragedy occured. Ambulance officers confirmed they attended a reef fatality this morning at Batt Reef off Port Douglas. Irwin's body is being flown to Cairns. It is believed his American-born wife Terri is trekking on Cradle Mountain in Tasmania and is yet to be told of her husband's death. Irwin - known worldwide as the Crocodile Hunter - is famous for his enthusiasm for wildlife and his catchcry "Crikey!". The father of two's Crocodile Hunter program was first broadcast in 1992 and has been shown around the world on cable network Discovery. He has also starred in movies and has developed the Australia Zoo wildlife park, north of Brisbane, which was started by his parents Bob and Lyn Irwin. Tributes have already started pouring in for the larger-than-life character. Foreign Minister Alexander Downer, who used a photograph of his family at Australia Zoo for his official Christmas card last year, hailed Mr Irwin for his work in promoting Australia. Irwin was heavily involved in last year's "G'Day LA" campaign. "The minister knew him, was fond of him and was very, very appreciative of all the work he'd done to promote Australia overseas," a spokesman said. A Tourism Queensland spokeswoman 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. "It would be difficult to estimate how much he was worth. And it would be difficult to underestimate." She said Irwin had been a larger-than-life ambassador. "It's not just what he brought but what he took with him when he travelled, his passion." Australia Zoo, on southeast Queensland's Sunshine Coast, employs more than 500 people and attracts thousands of visitors every day. But Ms Yates said it would be "unfair and unjust" to put a dollar value on Irwin's worth to the state, because of how much he had given. www.news.com.au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenJennings Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 So sad, I was a fan of his. A true legend has died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 I suppose he used up his nine lives as it were, if you keep putting your head in the lions mouth sooner or later you're gonna get it bitten off... At least he died doing what he really enjoyed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blonde77th Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I watched him all the time RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaWanna Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 thais sucks he has 2 kids too if i remember right aww i liked him, he was so into his work too his wife must be a mess RIP why do all the good people die & the fuckheads stay on this earth just not fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenJennings Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 QUOTE (DonnaWanna @ Sep 4 2006, 12:32 AM) why do all the good people die & the fuckheads stay on this earth just not fair Because the good are those willing to put it forward every day. Steve Irwin did something...he made a difference. Truly a great humanitarian and environmentalist, he cared about people and animals, and he respected everyone/thing he worked with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 That's f*cked up! This is shocking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pags Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I can't believe it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 The weird thing is stingrays are not usually aggressive and if he'd been stung on the arm or the leg instead of the chest he would have been ok, so he was really unlucky... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaWanna Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 QUOTE (treeduck @ Sep 4 2006, 01:42 AM) The weird thing is stingrays are not usually aggressive and if he'd been stung on the arm or the leg instead of the chest he would have been ok, so he was really unlucky... i REALLY hope this wasnt caught on film Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 QUOTE (DonnaWanna @ Sep 4 2006, 01:15 AM) QUOTE (treeduck @ Sep 4 2006, 01:42 AM) The weird thing is stingrays are not usually aggressive and if he'd been stung on the arm or the leg instead of the chest he would have been ok, so he was really unlucky... i REALLY hope this wasnt caught on film They'll not show that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeJ Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid_Gloves Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 That is so sad. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
different strings Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 QUOTE (treeduck @ Sep 4 2006, 03:42 PM) The weird thing is stingrays are not usually aggressive and if he'd been stung on the arm or the leg instead of the chest he would have been ok, so he was really unlucky... Thank you Tree duck for starting this thread before I had a chance to this is one sad day and we have lost a true Aussie Icon. I really feel sad for his wife and kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 QUOTE (different strings @ Sep 4 2006, 03:23 AM) QUOTE (treeduck @ Sep 4 2006, 03:42 PM) The weird thing is stingrays are not usually aggressive and if he'd been stung on the arm or the leg instead of the chest he would have been ok, so he was really unlucky... Thank you Tree duck for starting this thread before I had a chance to this is one sad day and we have lost a true Aussie Icon. I really feel sad for his wife and kids. No probs mate and yeah you got to feel bad for them, I think the kids are 8 and 3, one girl, Bindy and one boy Robert... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 This is a real shame. I used to thoroughly enjoy his programmes. At first glance he seemed to have a rather cavalier attitude to the dangerous animals he dealt with, but if you watched closely he knew exactly what he was doing. RIP Steve, you will be missed..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trace Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 This is so sad and tragic. I used to really enjoy watching his programmes - he made everything so interesting. RIP Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderjazz Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 So sad... I think to many, Steve Irwin was a great, Austrialian ambassador. My children have always watched his shows. He was also a voice for wildlife that was not cute and cuddly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladirushfan80 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 i awoke this morning to find this picture on my desktop... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v415/amandaladi/steverip.jpg needless to say, i was pretty shocked... until i read the story, i had only to assume his death was work related... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewel Out of Reach Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 i was amazed to hear this. true about the 9 lives thing. he had a big chance of losing his life doing something relaetd to his work and passion. my neice loves this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewel Out of Reach Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 and yuh, i'm sure it's on film somewhere, but i ain't looking. u know how people are..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbl-Strk Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I just woke up and saw it too!!!! I coulnd`t believe it!! My wife and kids almost came to tears. He was a class act. Sounds like he probably didn`t even see it coming/died instantly. Especially if the barb puntured his heart/aorta. He truly died doing what he loved. You almost kinda wish it wasn`t a stingray, as opposed to being a croc or an alligator. Ya`ll take care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodoff Baldrick Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 'tis better to burn out than fade away, I suppose. I imagine he would have wanted to go that way than any other. Still, very sad to hear. RIP, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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