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Scott W · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 7:02 am Post subject: Steve Irwin DEAD!

Sad news today, Steve Irwin died whilst filming new series. Not heard full details but he was stung by a stingray, this punctured his chest killing him before help could arrive

Sad

Great loss to herpetology and the animal world in general. Sad

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Scott W · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 7:06 am Post subject:

more details here http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2006/09/04/1157222051512.html
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Rickeezee · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 7:07 am Post subject:

Oh, not good. Poor bloke. http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/5311298.stm
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Scott W · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 7:12 am Post subject:

BBC details

Mr Irwin, 44, was killed by a stingray barb to the chest while he was filming an underwater documentary in Queensland's Great Barrier Reef.

Paramedics from the nearby city of Cairns rushed to treat him at the scene but were unable to save him.

Mr Irwin was known for his television show The Crocodile Hunter and his work with native Australian wildlife.

Police in Queensland confirmed the naturalist's death and said his family had been notified.

"It is believed that Mr Irwin collapsed after being stung by a stingray at Batt Reef off Port Douglas at about 11:00 am (0100 GMT)," a police statement quoted by AFP news agency said.

Mr Irwin's documentaries were shown around the world

"His crew called for medical treatment and the Queensland medical helicopter responded, however Mr Irwin had died."

Mr Irwin had built up what was a small reptile park in Queensland into what is now Australia Zoo, a major centre for Australian wildlife.

He was famous for handling dangerous creatures such as crocodiles, snakes and spiders, and his documentaries on his work with crocodiles drew a worldwide audience.

He leaves a wife, Terri, and two young children.
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kroakykaren · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 7:12 am Post subject:

I am devastated poor man, i so feel for Terri and little Bindi and Bob.
Love Karen

Rickeezee · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 7:27 am Post subject:

Yes deepest sympathies to his wife and kids. Not nice news for them at all. kind of puts things in perspective.
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Morbid · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 7:34 am Post subject:

Poor family..
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Geordiegirl · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 7:47 am Post subject:

Opps. Sorry Scott I didn't see that you'd posted about this before me. Still it's a great shame that he's died and I feel terrible for his family.
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955i · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 8:51 am Post subject:

RIP Steve, may angels guide you.

Thomas Shanta · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 9:00 am Post subject:

Absolutely gutted,the mans almost singlehandedly responsible for promoting and educating many people young and old about the more unloved creatures and showing that they all have right and a place on this planet.It's a real loss we need people like him,to dispel all the misconception of many of hated animals that are persecuted needlessly.