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Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin killed by Stingray
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| DaveT |
http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegra...5001021,00.html
| quote: | Stingray kills Steve Irwin
By Luke McIlveen
September 04, 2006 12:00
CROCODILE Hunter Steve Irwin has died after a stringray barb caught him in the chest.
The 44-year-old international TV star was swimming off the Low Isles at Port Douglas filming an underwater documentary when the incident happened.
Ambulance officers received a call to a reef fatality this morning at Batt Reef. The Queensland Ambulance Service said the call was received about 11am and an emergency services helicopter was flown to the boat with a doctor and emergency services paramedic on board.
Irwin had a puncture wound to the left side of his chest and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Irwin leaves his wife Terri and young children Bob and and Bindi.
His wife is understood to be trekking on Cradle Mountain in Tasmania and has yet to be told of her husband's death.
The blonde star of Crocodile Hunter, who made khaki shorts and boots his uniform all year round, was an Australian icon.
But his reptile wrestling antics thrilled overseas audiences even more and he became a fixture on US television in the past decade.
The son of naturalists Bob and Lyn Irwin, Steve learned to live with dangerous reptiles from a young age at the family’s Queensland Reptile and Fauna Park.
He opened his own Australia Zoo in Queensland in 1991, leading him to record the hugely popular Crocodile Hunter the following year.
His catchcry of “Crikey!” brought the unfashionable Aussie phrase back into vogue.
Irwin’s work had a serious side. He was recently made the face of Australia’s quarantine laws and appeared in TV advertisements urging travellers not to endanger Australia’s unique flora and fauna by bringing in foreign specimens.
For all his love of animals, Irwin’s first duty was to his US-born wife, Terri Reines, who appeared by his side from the very first episode of the Crocodile Hunter. In 1998, their daughter Bindi Sue was born and drafted straight into the family business.
A son, Robert Clarence, was born in 2003 and Irwin made world headlines - and suffered a dent on his popularity - when he carried the baby boy with him whilst hand-feeding crocodiles, leading critics to accuse him of neglect.
In a sign that Irwin’s popularity had outgrown Australia, he went on US network NBS to apologise for taking Bob into the crocodile enclosure.
"If I could relive Friday, mate, I'd go surfing,'' he said. "But I can't go back to Friday ... but you know what, mate?
"Don't think for one second I would ever endanger my babies, mate, because they're the most important thing in my life, just like I was with my mum and dad.''`
Queensland Premier Peter Beattie came to Irwin’s defence, claiming he had done more to promote Queensland in modern times than anyone.
"He has been one of the best ambassadors for Queensland in the modern era,'' Mr Beattie said. "He is known internationally and has been a fantastic advocate.''
Irwin came under fire again in June 2004, when he was accused of getting too close to whales in the Antarctica during filming.
"It's a huge vendetta,'' said Irwin, speaking at his wildlife park in Queensland. "It's a massive agenda not by one or two people but by countless millions of people who support the wearing (of leather) and the sustainable use of wildlife and killing whales.''
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| MR STROKE |
who knew you could die from a sting ray??:wtf:
at least he went out like a champ |
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| Xtracktor |
| When I first heard this tonight, I didn't believe it..but I am shocked and still trying to make sense of this. This man was one of my biggest inspirations. He had a relationship with all of nature, living and non-living that one day I hope to achieve. I would say passively he made alot of people aware of animals. I really want to know what type of sting-ray that killed him because during our univeristy beach seines down at seal beach, we pull up close to 150 sting rays per day and yes each one is handled individually. My deepest condolences go out to Terri and the rest of the family as well as australia zoo, I hope his legacy lives on. |
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| PicottoIsGod |
| quote: | Originally posted by Xtracktor
I hope his legacy lives on. |
as do I....i dont see a reason why it shouldnt.....man wuta trip 2 hear that |
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| Orbital32 |
| Crikey! Steve was the man. its really hard to believe. :( |
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| sstranger1 |
| Sad story, just heard it on the radio this morning. |
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| Electrophile |
| I have a sting ray skin wallet. |
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| knight life 415 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Electrophile
I have a sting ray skin wallet. |
:haha: ok, now where can i get one like that?
Im soo sad about this. Steve was one to watch when he was doing his thing. Man, Its soo hard to comprehend when something like this happens to someone who clearly should've had a life long career. I feel really sad for his family. :( |
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| Electrophile |
| quote: | Originally posted by knight life 415
:haha: ok, now where can i get one like that?
Im soo sad about this. Steve was one to watch when he was doing his thing. Man, Its soo hard to comprehend when something like this happens to someone who clearly should've had a life long career. I feel really sad for his family. :( |
This is my wallet.
Extra Strong and durable, our
Genuine Stingray and Calfskin
lined wallet will make a luxurious
fashion statement. Each Stingray
wallet has a diamond shape mark,
which like a human fingerprint, is
one of a kind.
• Genuine Stingray Leather
• Two large billfold sections
• 3 credit card slots
• ID or drivers license window
with cover flap
• Flap has another 3 slots for credit cards
• Zippered compartment
• 4 5/8” x 3 11/16” closed
It is made by Croton and sold by upscale watch shops. |
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| knight life 415 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Electrophile
This is my wallet.
Extra Strong and durable, our
Genuine Stingray and Calfskin
lined wallet will make a luxurious
fashion statement. Each Stingray
wallet has a diamond shape mark,
which like a human fingerprint, is
one of a kind.
• Genuine Stingray Leather
• Two large billfold sections
• 3 credit card slots
• ID or drivers license window
with cover flap
• Flap has another 3 slots for credit cards
• Zippered compartment
• 4 5/8” x 3 11/16” closed
It is made by Croton and sold by upscale watch shops. |
Sweet, thanks.. Would they sell this at Macy's or certain department stores? You know what? I feel bad talking about this on this thread. Ill stop. Thanks though. :) |
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| Xtracktor |
| quote: | Originally posted by Electrophile
This is my wallet.
Extra Strong and durable, our
Genuine Stingray and Calfskin
lined wallet will make a luxurious
fashion statement. Each Stingray
wallet has a diamond shape mark,
which like a human fingerprint, is
one of a kind.
• Genuine Stingray Leather
• Two large billfold sections
• 3 credit card slots
• ID or drivers license window
with cover flap
• Flap has another 3 slots for credit cards
• Zippered compartment
• 4 5/8” x 3 11/16” closed
It is made by Croton and sold by upscale watch shops. |
Ruben, you are on my hitlist... :thepirate |
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| Electrophile |
| By the way, the stingray's spike hit him square in the chest and pierced his heart killing him instantly. |
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