Boomy Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 "Television star Steve Irwin, known as the ``Crocodile Hunter,'' died after a stingray's barb pierced his chest during the filming of a documentary, police said. The 44-year-old collapsed after being stung by the stingray at Batt Reef, near Port Douglas, a popular tourist resort, at 11 a.m. today, the Queensland Police Service said in the e-mailed statement. " I guess he messed with nature one too many times. Quote
Paul Hurdsfield - Joint Manchester AO Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 Yep just heard that meself, sad really but like you say he messed with nature quite a lot and when nature bites back it's usually serious I went to Port Douglas a few years back and did a bit of diving there, you have to show respect for the locals when your in their environment. Quote
langy Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 Heard about this on the radio a few minutes ago Quote
Barry Ashcroft Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 Gutted it was one of my ambitions to go to Australia Zoo and see him. Very sad day Quote
Paul Hurdsfield - Joint Manchester AO Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 Gutted it was one of my ambitions to go to Australia Zoo and see him. Very sad day My youngest son took some piccies when he went there, I'll show em to you if you want Barry Quote
scooby Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 Thats sad. Really enjoyed his programs. Will be missed Quote
a4drk Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 There will probably be footage of it happening too. Quote
Mark Stanton Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 Was fortunate enough to visit Beerwah, Australia Zoo last year .................. superb place and what the Irwin's have done for education and conservation is superb ................... they have also purchased thousands of acres of bush and forest to be retained as natural habitat throughout Oz ................ guy sure was a character and grabbed everyones attention. Very sad loss Quote
lespaul Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 Sad day, thoughts are with his wife and 2 children Dreading when my 6 year old finds out, he was his hero and we were planing on going to Australia zoo to see him when my lad was older Darren Quote
James Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 I heard on the radio this morning, very very sad a good guy and he will be missed, I know my thoughts are with is family. Quote
Crash Override Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 I couldn't believe it when I read this and had to check teletext to make sure. I'm so sad, what a great loss. The guy did so much for conservation and was such a character on our screens. I too wanted to go to Aus Zoo to meet the legend, now it'll have to be to pay my respects. I have just sent a message to Terri, the children and staff at Aus Zoo via Steve's myspace website, giving our condolences to them all. The legend will be sorely missed but never forgotten. RIP Steve, you were a Bonza guy and changed many peoples perspective on animal conservation. Malc Quote
steppenwolf Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 Very sad, he was a real character - even the Australian PM has done a national broadcast about his loss. Quote
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