Famous Aussie Steve Irwin, known as the 'Crocodile Hunter' died today while filming a documentary off Port Douglas North Queensland. He was killed by a stingray barb through the chest.
Our Stevo was always taking risks. I don't know all the details but I guess he took one too many. A real cool guy. Went to his zoo a few years back. Can't believe he's dead. Just 44.
THE Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, is dead.
He was killed in a freak accident in Cairns, police sources said today.
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 when the tragedy occured.
Ambulance officers confirmed they attended a reef fatality this morning at Batt Reef off Port Douglas.
Irwin's body is being flown to Cairns.
It is believed his American-born wife Terri is trekking on Cradle Mountain in Tasmania and is yet to be told of her husband's death.
Irwin - known worldwide as the Crocodile Hunter - is famous for his enthusiasm for wildlife and his catchcry "Crikey!".
The father of two's Crocodile Hunter program was first broadcast in 1992 and has been shown around the world on cable network Discovery.
He has also starred in movies and has developed the Australia Zoo wildlife park, north of Brisbane, which was started by his parents Bob and Lyn Irwin.
Tributes have already started pouring in for the larger-than-life character.
Foreign Minister Alexander Downer, who used a photograph of his family at Australia Zoo for his official Christmas card last year, hailed Mr Irwin for his work in promoting Australia.
Irwin was heavily involved in last year's "G'Day LA" campaign.
"The minister knew him, was fond of him and was very, very appreciative of all the work he'd done to promote Australia overseas," a spokesman said.
A Tourism Queensland spokeswoman said the death was shocking and paid tribute to Irwin's "enormous contribution" to his adopted state.
Louise Yates said it was impossible to quantify how much Mr Irwin had meant to the Queensland tourism industry.
"I don't think we could even estimate how much he brought us through his personality and his profile and his enthusiasm about Queensland," she said.
"It would be difficult to estimate how much he was worth. And it would be difficult to underestimate."
She said Irwin had been a larger-than-life ambassador.
"It's not just what he brought but what he took with him when he travelled, his passion."
Australia Zoo, on southeast Queensland's Sunshine Coast, employs more than 500 people and attracts thousands of visitors every day.
But Ms Yates said it would be "unfair and unjust" to put a dollar value on Irwin's worth to the state, because of how much he had given.
With The Courier Mail and AAP
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,20349888-2,00.html
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Eventual.... what a shame though. I never was a fan, but it actually saddens me to hear it. My Aussie friends are so upset right now.
Oi oi oi.
Think about his baby.... damn that angers me.
Now I'll never get to meet him.... one of my dreams was to meet him when I retire/visit to Australia.
Stevo's death will be all over the evening news here in about three hours. He was very popular, despite being criticized recently for taking his child too close to a croc at his zoo. This guy just loved life. Can't think of a more enthusiastic, energetic person. I still have one of his African docos on tape. All about dangerous snakes. It was so fucking funny as well a informative.
R.I.P Steve.
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Stevo's death will be all over the evening news here in about three hours. He was very popular, despite being criticized recently for taking his child too close to a croc at his zoo. This guy just loved life. Can't think of a more enthusiastic, energetic person. I still have one of his African docos on tape. All about dangerous snakes. It was so fucking funny as well a informative.
Well, they were right. I love Australian people a lot and this hurts me to hear this. You're right, he was very outgoing and loved life. I for sure thought that his demise would have been caused by a snake.
Sad thing is, I wondered what happened to Steve after that negative publicity thing over that picture a few years ago. But now that kid and his older sister have to grow up without a father. It's horrible way to go
but, please remember this. Steve went out doing what he did best and had a passion for. There will never be another quite like him.
Crikey!
That's a fuckin shame. I guess it was gonna happen sooner or later. I feel real bad for his kids. And death by a ray, not a croc? didn't see that one coming.
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It's too bad. I always liked Steve, despite the baby-bate scandal and all that.
RIP man.
my daughter and me loved to watch his show...she always made impersonations of his "oh, look at this lovely little viper...she could kill a thousand men after one bite...hello darling"-style after it...
R.I.P. steve
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This sucks.
Im actually feeling like somebody from my own family
died.
He was a tireless animal conservationist.
Im not sure how much the rest of the world
knows beyond the "Croc Hunter" they see on TV.
The dude was real. His life was saving and protecting
animals. He owns(ed) a huge Zoo/Refuge in Australia
and would think nothing of travelling to any country
that requested his help.
My heart goes out to Terrie, Bindy and Bob..
*AND* his old father (pushing 90) who inspired
him. Imagine outliving your son like that.
Steve played with fire, but the fire didnt kill him.
This was a freakish accident.
Im sure we will hear more about it..
Thanks for the happy memories Stevo !!!
Crikies, you gave us many..
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I'm with Panamark here. My heart especially goes out to the fatherless children.
Not a fan, but sad news!
if he'd stuck to koalas , none of this shit would've happened
what's that , skippy ? there's been a fire ??
Sad news indeed. I enjoyed his shows and admired his passion for preserving and protecting the environment and animals.
Rest in Peace, Steve...
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Musta been a big stingray to have a barb long enough to get his heart. Weird man. I felt like I knew the guy. Very down to earth. Never let the fame get to him. Very sad.
Wow, what a shock! Once again proves that you never know when your number is up.
RIP Steve.
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Great post Panamark. I too feel real bad for Terri, Bindy and Bob. I'm sure everyone involved with Stevo will get behind them to keep the zoo going, and continue on his awesome work in raising awareness of animals and conservation issues.Originally posted by Panamark
This sucks.
Im actually feeling like somebody from my own family
died.
He was a tireless animal conservationist.
Im not sure how much the rest of the world
knows beyond the "Croc Hunter" they see on TV.
The dude was real. His life was saving and protecting
animals. He owns(ed) a huge Zoo/Refuge in Australia
and would think nothing of travelling to any country
that requested his help.
My heart goes out to Terrie, Bindy and Bob..
*AND* his old father (pushing 90) who inspired
him. Imagine outliving your son like that.
Steve played with fire, but the fire didnt kill him.
This was a freakish accident.
Im sure we will hear more about it..
Thanks for the happy memories Stevo !!!
Crikies, you gave us many..
You keep playing with fire and you eventually get burned.
Sucks for the family he left behind.
fookin' hell!!!
he cursed himself into a legend!!!
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Damn..I enjoyed watching this guy make an idiot of himself. I never thought he'd get killed doing it. Shit, this sucks, I feel for his family. Thanks for the memories, Steve-o. Crikey
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I only know of this guy from that crocodile movie.
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Dahm!
Some amazingly DEADLY, marvellously rapid stingray finally got the better of him! Those beeeautiful creatures are rarely attacking anybody, and rarely aggressive, but this time the crooked, AMAZING BEAST stabbed RIGHT THROUGH his heart, beating the FAMOUS, AMAZING Steve Irwin and that's a MAJOR shame!
Oh man, that's a BIG shame, I mean, look at his AMAZING history with all the ultimately DEADLY, AMAZING, HUUUGE or small animals, crocodiles, spiders, SNAKES and creatures around the world, yet he was always ready to challenge even the DEADLIEST BEASTS ever! This is SHOCKING and FREAKISH like the newspaper said!
I always expected him to be mauled by a land-based animal. Or at least not a marine-based animal.
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DAMN! A legend goes down! never a good thing! he was an amazing person and a great personality! Other than the baby deal he was alright! I'm saddened!
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Sad news, but unfortunately not much of a surprise. You can only beat the odds fucking around with dangerous critters so many times.
RIP Steve.
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Damn!
\Reports say he was behind the Ray and camera man in front
in 6 meters of water as the ray closed on the camera man the Ray may
have felt cornered or threatend(sp) and the Ray turned and struck Steve in the chest. Doc's say probable immediate cardiac arrest with a
direct Bayonet type wound to the heart.
Fast death! Better than laying in the hospital mauled and 90% dead!
It's a Manly way to go ,if there is such a thing..?
I looked up..Batt Reef,Low Isles,Quensland,Great Barrier Reef and
the area he was killed by this -Ray- is perhaps from the photos one
of the most visually perfect Reef sites i've ever seen.
He was filming at the time of the strike not for his own show but one he had created for his daughter Bindy .
He was off in a small boat and was taken back to -Croc One- a 75 ft
boat he designed for travel and tours.
Just off the Batt Reef and the -Croc one- took him to Low Isle to meet paramedics.
I wonder how well protected the film is or iff it will make the internet rounds The Film was turned over to police at the scene so they say.
Bindy was back at Croc One I believe and not in the water with him.
Mom(terry) was hikeing the mainland..
I wonder if the show will continue with his -best mate- Wes.
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PEACE OUT STEVE
Death is unpredictable....he died doing what he does best....and that's always the saddest situation.....when your dreams kill you....
RIP Steve....
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A cryin' shame...to be sure.
Even my 6 year old son is sad about it.
He got to know about Steve through his appearance on a video from "The Wiggles."
It made him want to visit "Australia Zoo."
RIP Steve.
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That about says it for me as well....Originally posted by FORD
Sad news, but unfortunately not much of a surprise. You can only beat the odds fucking around with dangerous critters so many times.
RIP Steve.
I'd always thought that IF it were to happen, it would have been to a cobra or something like that....
Too bad for his family...
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