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I just had a news alert pop up on my com saying he died in a marine accident. It didn't open when I clicked it though. Has anyone seen anything about this???
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Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin dead???
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This is what I found. http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,20349888-2,00.html?from=public_rss
Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin deadBy staff writers
September 04, 2006 02:14pm
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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
Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin deadBy staff writers
September 04, 2006 02:14pm
Article from: Font size: + -
Send this article: Print Email
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
Intense Herpetoculture
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Wow, I meet with Steve for a few hours in 2000 when he was filming in Texas on rattlesnakes. I have to say he was a wonderful guy full of energy and his heart always seemed in the right place. He will be missed.
Rebel Dragons
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I liked his shows and thought he was a pretty great guy when it came to conservation and education. I always thought he would die between the jaws of a croc though. Who would have thought it would have been a stingray that did him in........
Matt Haines
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I always figured he would die by a venomous snake since he was always careless with the way he held them for filming of his show.
ffollett
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Unreal. Who would have figured a sting ray would have gotten him.
He will be missed. I feel bad for his wife and kids.
He will be missed. I feel bad for his wife and kids.
This is a sad day for the reptile world for sure!! He was a awesome guy in our hobby, and in life, I can't keep from thinking about how good he was with his wife and children. He really seemed to be a good guy for sure. What a loss... 
RosterImposter
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Insane, I agree with the above posts, who would have thought a stingray. If things go the way I plan on and become a zoologist, Ive already made peace with the possible ways I would die...Never would have thought about stingrays...
I didnt even know the guy, and even I feel bad. I didnt realize how much his life has influenced mine till now. The saying is true, you never realize what you have untill its gone...
I didnt even know the guy, and even I feel bad. I didnt realize how much his life has influenced mine till now. The saying is true, you never realize what you have untill its gone...
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Living Art Reptiles
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True loss.
Wow,
What a loss, my condolences go out to his wife Terri and his two children Bindi Sue and Robert. This is a real loss. Steve Irwin was a true enthusiast for animal conservation.
Wow,
What a loss, my condolences go out to his wife Terri and his two children Bindi Sue and Robert. This is a real loss. Steve Irwin was a true enthusiast for animal conservation.
ms_terese
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His contribution to conservation was enormous.
That poor family. His mother died suddenly just a few years ago in a car accident. His children are not really old enough to know or remember him well. My heart goes out to the family.
That poor family. His mother died suddenly just a few years ago in a car accident. His children are not really old enough to know or remember him well. My heart goes out to the family.
crotalusadamanteus
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Another link to the story....................
http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/09/04/australia.irwin/index.html
I posted else where about it. So I'll take a passs here. This sorta got to me.
http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/09/04/australia.irwin/index.html
I posted else where about it. So I'll take a passs here. This sorta got to me.
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This saddens me! May he rest in peace. He was a great entertainer aswell as educator.
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I can't believe it actually happened.
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Dude... this is still a freaking shock to me. I used to watch all of his shows and always aspire to meet him someday. What a wonderful thing to wake up to in the morning...
First Sui and now the man himself. f'ing depressing. I feel really horrible for Teri and his kids. they had a GREAT dad. i dont even want to believe it. 
First Sui and now the man himself. f'ing depressing. I feel really horrible for Teri and his kids. they had a GREAT dad. i dont even want to believe it.
gixxer3420
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Its a sad day. Careless the way he held the snakes, thisman had more experience dealing with snakes than all of us.
techgirl
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His poor family. I read somewhere that Teri was in Tansania when it happened. How's that for finding out bad news. I don't know what's worse being there when it happened or having to be told it. I believe that the kids will be reminded of their father in a good light always and pics will always be around. My heart goes out to them and their family and friends who are going through this. A freak accident? truly, but nonetheless he was doing what he enjoyed most in life. How many people can say that about loved ones that have passed on? RIP Steve, you will be well missed and never forgotten.
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Steve will definitely be missed.
Our hearts go out to his wife and family.
Our hearts go out to his wife and family.
Wow, a very sad day. I have been hooked on watching the Animal Plant channel for years, and always enjoyed Steve Irwin's show. Like everyone else, I never would have thought it would be a stingray that would end his life. I always figured that if his death were animal-related, it would have been due to the jaws of a huge croc or due to some sort of venomous snake.
Animal Planet already has this on thier front page, and here is a link to the story and the forum where people can post public messages to his family as well:
http://animal.discovery.com/fansites/crochunter/steve/statement.html?clik=netmain_feat1
Animal Planet already has this on thier front page, and here is a link to the story and the forum where people can post public messages to his family as well:
http://animal.discovery.com/fansites/crochunter/steve/statement.html?clik=netmain_feat1
Laura Fopiano
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Wow, my heart just breaks for his wife Terry and his 2 children. RIP Steve!!