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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.

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By a stingray man how the hell did it peirce through his chest

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Originally posted by .Lou
I'm actually quite shocked at this, seeing as he always seemed to get away with dangers like that. It sucks to see him go.

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<+marissa> i wonder what happened to the sting ray

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Originally posted by ddunk
<+marissa> i wonder what happened to the sting ray

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I know it sounds kinda isensitive but at least he died doing what he loved..

damn... the world lost one big heck of a animal friend/ researcher/ documentarian/ teacher/ etc....

I still sometimes watch his programs...

That really sucks... he was like, one of the original guys to make shows like that and stuff... Really sucks


I hope the stingray is alright tbh.... it's called a freak accident for a reason... and really I don't think he'd want them to kill it for it killing him.... he loved animals too much for that.

I used to like his shows I'll miss him and his Crikey.

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Originally posted by alby
but at least he died doing what he loved..

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I sincerely wish that his wife and the rest of his family will be glad he died doing what he loved most, as Alby stated, instead of in a car accident or something of the sort. Of course they won't be happy that it happened, far from it, and neither am I, but I hope it helps ease the pain a little.

Oh my freaking God. Thats...unbelieveable...

He won't be forgotten thats for sure

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! oh man.

Will be missed for sure.

i didnt really like the guy but it is sad that he did die.

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CROIKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

* prashker is sad

crikey RIP steve Irwin

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Originally posted by alby
I know it sounds kinda isensitive but at least he died doing what he loved..

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He may no longer be hunting crocs here, but I'm sure his occupation in the skies above us is hunting crocs.

Very sad indeed.

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Originally posted by CookieRevised
damn... the world lost one big heck of a animal friend/ researcher/ documentarian/ teacher/ etc....

I still sometimes watch his programs...

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I don't watch his show, but I think he was a friendly guy who knew his stuff.

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Originally posted by alby
I know it sounds kinda isensitive but at least he died doing what he loved..

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im not australian but i watched the shows of him in and the famous
"crikey mate" was a classic now he is dead

I can't believe it the world will miss him he was a great guy.

Oh god give it a few hours and wait for the nasty text message jokes

I'm gonna miss him, was that movie he did any good? if it is i'll go rent it

He made 10'o clock on itv1 worth watching for once... R.I.P buddy

We'll miss you!

That's so sad... oh my... But yeah, at least he died doing something he loved.

wow, im like in total aww, i just cant believe it, thats horrible

I love his documentaries

Am I reading this correctly?


RIP.

i cant believe hes dead.... he cant die

There were made quick :/

I enjoyed CNN's ad placement on the story. Mirrored at http://ponynugget.net/irwin/, check out the ad on the right.

Only two people have died in Australia from a string ray attack, that must be some real bad luck, especially when you can survive every other dangerous creature around

If anyone lives near Beerwah check out the Zoo. It's a great place. I got a chance to go there (just missed Steve) and had a great time.

too bad the invincible crocodile hunter died, but atleast i wont hear his annoying accent on discovery channel anymore...

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Originally posted by alby
I know it sounds kinda isensitive but at least he died doing what he loved..

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Originally posted by traxor
I really liked him, and I'm honestly really upset .

too many people are being disrespectful.

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I feel so sorry for his family bless them.

man that sucks... I got up this morning, turned on the tv like always to watch the news and when I heard about Steve Irwin's death, I had to play back the feed 4 times to make sure I didn't misunderstood.

This is a sad sad day, this guy was one of the few that I really admire for his work with animals.

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Originally posted by traxor

too many people are being disrespectful.

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Originally posted by segosa
Do you think his friends and family are going to look at those images and think that it must have been the work of some heartless asshole to create such horrible pictures? Well, they probably will. Because they're the ones in pain. They forget that other people aren't in pain, and it's hard to feel just how bad other people's pain is unless they're experiencing it too.  And that's what they need to remember. It's not a personal attack. It's a person on the other side of the world who doesn't know Steve Irwin and isn't crying and mourning because he's gone. Why? Because, like most of the rest of the population, they didn't know him. And as a consequence, they deep down don't really care, just like you.

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segosa: internet or not, there's still something called respect for the deads.

i care because i liked he crazyness a great guy desaerved better in life than just being looked at as insane he was great challenging

i loved that guy

Aww well.... i honestly thought he won't ever die, i thought he was gonna die of being just old.....he always seemed to get away from danger....

That guy was great, kinda immortal..

But now he's dead

R.I.P

TBH I can't wait till different stations start doing like, weekend marathons of his show... It's been a while since I've seen it on... and it really is a neat show.

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Originally posted by Voldemort
i honestly thought he won't ever die, i thought he was gonna die of being just old.....he always seemed to get away from danger

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Have respect for him, think of how his poor daughter and wife are feeling now, his daughters only like 8 years old. How sad would you be if your father died at that age plus on top of that the news companies being happy because they have a huge story for the press?

You would feel like crap, wouldn't you?

My heart goes out to you, and your family through these hard times, I am Australian and used to watch you when I was little, you were like an Australian icon and everyone around the world knew you.

R.I.P

That's awful to happen to such a warm and friendly guy, I'm gobsmacked.

I feel so much for his family at the moment, lets hope they get through this and that they have alot of people around them to help.

oh man , i feel bad -_- ...-_-

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Originally posted by alby
but at least he died doing what he loved..

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I thought it was a joke at first, But It wasn't

My best wishes go out to his family and closest friends.

Cloudy

I will be donating to the Wildlife Warriors. You can too, just go to this site: http://www.wildlifewarriors.org.au/make_a_donation/

It is Tax deductible (depending where you live I think).

Very sad day yesterday, he will be missed terribly

Apparently only 2 other cases have been found on people killed by stingrays.....this was very rare

RIP steve

Two kids, a wife, and a huge reputation left behind. I thought that man was invincible. Maybe hes catching crocs with Jesus (not to offend any non-catholics).

R.I.P

i always had and still have great respect for that man. he knew the risks he was taking nearly everyday, yet he still went out there and did his thing. he died doing what he loved best.
R.I.P.

he is dead so he no longer suffers.. but i feel very bad for those he left behind... 

i didn't read the whole thread, i don't know if anybody mentioned it. i read that he and his friends always thought he'd die in the ocean.

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Originally posted by linx05
I will be donating to the Wildlife Warriors.

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I felt like punching a kid in the face at school today, he was being disrespectfull and said, "Crickey, I'm dead!" and was full on laughing.


Read here, it says that he was filming a sequence on Batt Reef off Port Douglas for his daughter’s new TV series, see how much he loved his daughter.

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Originally posted by UTI
TBH wait till they make a Steve Irwin foundation... it's inevitable that they'll make one if there already isn't one in his name... But I guess any of them will do.

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I felt like punching a kid in the face at school today, he was being disrespectfull and said, "Crickey, I'm dead!" and was full on laughing.

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IMO he was a great guy who really cared about animals. Its a shame to see him go. I really liked him and liked seeing his shows every now and again.
RIP Steve "Crocodile Hunter" Irwin - You shall always be loved

Heres some good news:

U.S.-based television company Discovery Communications, which produces Animal Planet, said it would set up a conservation fund in honor of Irwin, dubbed in one tribute a "modern-day Noah," and planned a marathon showing of his programs

Thats good to hear

Yeah thats nice. He really was a great guy

Discovery network launches Crikey Fund

I was just watching Crocodile Hunter Diaries on Sunday and he seemed so happy jumping on crocodiles

It's good to know so many people care about him. Lets hope Bindi grows up well

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I will be donating to the Wildlife Warriors.

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TBH wait till they make a Steve Irwin foundation... it's inevitable that they'll make one if there already isn't one in his name... But I guess any of them will do.

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rip

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[13:25:25] <shawnz> TV/XViD     Steve Irwin A Tribute 1962 To 2006 DSR XviD-SSTV

http://www.goodbyesteve.com/

Website dedicated to Stephen R. Irwin, post your farewells to such a wonderful and great man. He has done so much for the world.

(sorry if this breaks any rules i am not quite up to date with this site)

Thanks for posting this.

Sadly missed

err... advertising the site you made?
whatever, its a good cause,

Here is a video of a tribute from his Dad: http://video.news.com.au/videoplayer?channel=Nati...ate=300&format=wmp

And Irwins may refuse state funeral. There are some more links in that article. One of them about how they fear the video will be released on the internet.

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Condolances to Terri ,Robert and Bindi..and also his father Bob,whom only lost his wife(Steves Mum) five years ago from a tragic accident as well.
Also Condolances to the community Of Beerwah and the Staff of the Aus Zoo.
Is still in shock ..a larger than life warrior of conservation,educator of the world...Gone..but I am sure his legacy will carry on,through his family ,his workmates and Friends.
Already have heard his Father will help Terri and steves Kiddies to keep The dream alive.

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May be a bit old posting about his death. But I really can't get over his death.

He was such the hero of the animal kingdom. He was always looking out for the animals and of everyone around him. He made alot of people aware of the conservation of endangered species and for other animals.

I never thought he would go like this (Maybe by a croc or something, but a fish )

I have been watching all of his shows on animal planet. They are showing back to back as a tribute.

I feel really sorry for poor Terry, Suey (Dont know how to spell it) and the kids. They must feel horrible. Especially terry who has spent all of that time with him.

I cried the first time I heard the news. Not ashamed to admit it. I just really cannot believe he's gone. I sound like I know him but he's just so nice and caring its awful

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Originally posted by .Vimto.
Suey (Dont know how to spell it)

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Oh my... Figures I'd only find out in this forum.



I used to watch his show years ago. I used to get annoyed with his accent.

I can only imagine how his wife feels.

RIP Steve

it is too sad

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(Maybe by a croc or something, but a fish

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(Maybe by a croc or something, but a fish

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a fish?

i dont really think that a ray is classified as a fish...
and if it is, what is wrong with that?
have you seen someone stung by one? the blood that comes out extremely fast?

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My dad was stung by one, we had to run to the local clinic as he was bleeding madly, imagine the shock we got, as we did not know what caused it, we had to run to the local clinic. People think its like being stung like a bee or something.
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dodgy me confusing words

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My dad was bitten by one, we had to run to the local clinic as he was bleeding madly, imagine the shock we got, as we did not know what caused it, we had to run to the local clinic. People think its like being stung like a bee or something.

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My dad was bitten by one, we had to run to the local clinic as he was bleeding madly, imagine the shock we got, as we did not know what caused it, we had to run to the local clinic. People think its like being stung like a bee or something.

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Your dad got bitten by one? I didn't know sting-rays had teeth that bad .

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I don't think they bite, they just sting you when you go to close to them.

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stung*
they dont bite, they sting with a + shaped sting
i corrected it

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Originally posted by traxor

The sting-rays sting is like a barb, once it's in it is very difficult to get out, similar to getting a fish-hook in your hand.

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No, his blood would have come out.

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No, his blood would have come out.

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No, his blood would have come out.

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Exactly, when you're pierced through the heart, there's pretty much fuck all anybody can do unless you're in the operating theatre already with a heart transplant on standby.

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The poison is rarely deadly, only very painful.

No, but its poison prevents the cut from healing.

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Girl: "If he(Steve) had got the tail thing out quicker he would have lived!"

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I'm sure it was on the news that there has only ever been 3 killings made by StingRays and it is very rare that there is fatal attacks on humans. Something like that. Thats why I was so shocked that He would get killed by one Nothing he could do really.

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I loved his movies, he was the only guy who made nature shows funny and interesting.
RIP Irwin, you will be missed.

R.I.P steve!! i was lucky to go see  him feeding some crocs at his Australia zoo

but stingrays are known to be harmless creatures. I have seen in Jamaica a popular tourist attraction called Stingrays City where tourist hug and kiss stingrays like dolphins. You wouldn't believe how friendly they are. It's pretty strange that a creature like this got him killed and not one of those deadly ones he plays with. This is like the story about David and Goli??? (sorry I can't spell it)

I'm wondering if there are anyone going to the Steve Irwin memorial? I will be attending.

Wheres it being held? If it's being held in Queensland I definantly can't.

Yeah it is, at his zoo. Free tickets were distributed this week, some people camping out for two days. I was just lucky enough to know someone with 8 tickets.

So I'll be leaving at about 4am probably. It starts at 8am. Our PM John Howard and Peter Beattie will be attending also. I might try and take photos, though it might be a little disrespectful.

lol. If you get some, be sure to show me them, wish I lived near Queensland because it takes like one day to get to Queensland by car & like 1-1 & a half hours by plane

One day to get to Queensland? Yeah depending where you lived. Probably more. Have a look at the Australian map to see what I mean.

Anyway, I got up around 4am. Left at 4:30. It took us about an hour and a half probably. There were heaps of camera crew around. Very busy. We waited probably another 30 minutes and got to go inside. Police had all the side passages blocked so no one could go walk about. Then the line stopped and we probably waited around 45mins. Finally we got in.

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The photos aren't too good. We weren't allowed and cameras/recording devices because of the footage being shot by major TV networks.

The memorial was a very sad one. I nearly cried which was big for me. We had a few bogans yelling out their support for Terri. The footage with actors around the world saying their thing was very nice. Except there should have been more Aussies in there. Russel Crowe did a very good one. I don't know why Justine Timberlake was in there, same with Cameron. They were so fake. It was as if they had a gun to their heads, making them say the lines. More so with Timberlake.

After the ceremony we went and walked around the Zoo. It was a while since I had been there but it was really good. I wouldn't mind going back. It was an errie feeling though. Because Steve wasn't around anymore.

R.I.P. Steve

i feel sorry for his daughter, i saw her on tv... i think she doesnt get the death, yet...

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This is in no way insensitive, but more people seem to be upset about this than about Princess Di dying. Whilst they were both great people, I feel that his death means a lot more to today's generation as he has taught and entertained us. He was a legend and will be remembered for years to come. He will be sorely missed

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This is in no way insensitive, but more people seem to be upset about this than about Princess Di dying. Whilst they were both great people, I feel that his death means a lot more to today's generation as he has taught and entertained us. He was a legend and will be remembered for years to come. He will be sorely missed

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This is in no way insensitive, but more people seem to be upset about this than about Princess Di dying. Whilst they were both great people, I feel that his death means a lot more to today's generation as he has taught and entertained us. He was a legend and will be remembered for years to come. He will be sorely missed

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I know what you mean, I wasn't affected at all by Princess Diana's death, I didn't really know who she was until she died.

For some reason, this is the only death that I feel trully upset about .

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