Okay this is no more sms-rumour. This is true - the crocodile hunter is dead. Steve Irwin, the famous Crocodile Hunter was killed while filming a documentary. Already made millions of people’s pulse racing with his encounters with dangerous animals, the one that killed him is, unbelievably not on his list of animals that kill humans.
The Queensland Police Service issued a statement saying Irwin collapsed after being stung at Batt Reef, Low Isles, off Port Douglas about 11am. He had been filming a documentary.
“Steve was hit by a stingray in the chest,” said local diving operator Steve Edmondson, whose Poseidon boats were out on the Great Barrier Reef when the accident occured.
“He probably died from a cardiac arrest from the injury,” he said.
Hmmm.. hard to believe. When it’s time, it’s time.
News links :
Steve Irwin killed by stingray
Local cruise operator describes emergency at Low Isles
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4 Responses
sunsuron
September 5th, 2006 at 5:03 am
Comment #1
I am not a fan of crocodile hunter but I’ve seen a few of his episodes. God rest his souls.
mimi
September 5th, 2006 at 8:57 am
Comment #2
i know that this will happen sooner or later - but i never thought that it would be a stingray :-(
pinolobu
September 5th, 2006 at 1:36 pm
Comment #3
I think he had it coming - he’s too reckless and too eager to show to cameras how brave he is. The act of holding a baby with a croc nearby summarises his outlook on life. Not to say that we’ll never get into trouble for being safety-conscious, but I think he’s stretched his luck for too long.
Marion Richardson
September 8th, 2006 at 2:39 pm
Comment #4
Steve’s passion for wildlife and reptiles made me excited to learn about them and helped me be aware of the danger they are or will be if we don’t do everything possible to keep the alive and multiplying. In my eyes, Steve was invincible; I can’t believe he’s gone but if he had to leave this world that he so loved, I’m glad that it was by doing something he loved so dearly. Goodbye Steve - your family (immediate, zoo crew and fans) will definitely miss you more than you ever knew. We’ll never forget you or everything you have taught us. You made learning fun and exciting, even for this 53 year young woman. I love you. We won’t let you down but instead will do everything within our power to carry on your conservation efforts. Goodbye my friend until we meet when it’s my turn to leave.
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