Australian animal icon has just died.

POSTED BY: elk
UPDATED: Wednesday, September 6, 2006 20:57
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ELK

Monday, September 4, 2006 5:08 AM

Steve Irwen, the crocodile hunter has died. it's breaking news here in australia. he was filming a documentary and aparently was stung by a stingray in the chest. very sad news indeed.

CANTONHEROINE

Monday, September 4, 2006 5:27 AM

Shocking stuff, isn't it?
Personally, the guy irritated me no-end. I thought he was a reckless idiot and left a terrible impression of Aussies on people overseas. (No - real Australians aren't like that. And we don't say 'Crikey' all the time, either).
That being said, it's still a strange and horrible way to go, and I feel very sorry for his kids.

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FOLLOWMAL

Monday, September 4, 2006 5:33 AM

Wow, whether you liked him or disliked his ways, you have to feel sorry for his wife and kids.
And to die so young. Terrible.

My heart goes out to his family.

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BERNARDBROWNCOAT

Monday, September 4, 2006 5:57 AM

god damn!?! i'm just reading about that now, say what you want about the man, love him or loath him he's done more for australia's image then 'where the bloody hell are you?' ever will.

my hat's off to you steve, you died doing something that he loved, if we could all be as lucky.

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GINOBIFFARONI

Monday, September 4, 2006 6:02 AM

I was never really fond of his antics, but I think the man should be remembered for his conservation efforts... a legacy to be proud of

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Irwin

http://animal.discovery.com/fansites/crochunter/australiazoo/aboutzoo/
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6IXSTRINGJACK

Monday, September 4, 2006 6:14 AM

Steve Irwin was the shit man. He ain't dead. He's sippin Margaritas on an island off the coast of New Zeland with Elvis and Tupac.

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ELK

Monday, September 4, 2006 7:02 AM

The following is taken from www.ninemsn.com.au

Steve "The Crocodile Hunter" Irwin is dead after being attacked by a stingray on the Great Barrier Reef during the filming of a new TV series.
The 44-year-old's heart is believed to have been pierced by the stingray barb.

SIMONWHO

Monday, September 4, 2006 12:16 PM

I went to Australia Zoo this time last year and it was truly impressive what he had done with the place.

Of course there is a sense of inevitably about this but it is still a loss nonetheless.

WINDSTRUCK

Monday, September 4, 2006 12:29 PM

I like the guy. He has that rush in him that really showcases fun in terribly dangerous situations.
And he's done a wonderful job with regards to conservation of wild life.
He is a big loss in global wild-life conservation.
My condelences to his family.

FINN MAC CUMHAL

Monday, September 4, 2006 1:45 PM

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,212037,00.html

This is a guy who loved what he did and did it despite the danger, and was good at it and successful. And on top of all that, he did it with compassion. Man, you can’t invent that kind of courage.

Sorry for his wife and kids though.

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