Steve Irwin Dead

djkeogh · 04-09-2006 03:44PM

RIP Steve. You'll be missed. Regret not being lucky enough to have met when i Visited Australia Zoo.

Nala · 04-09-2006 03:47PM

It's a sad day for wildlife conservation because Steve really brought attention to how endangered some of them are.

It is ironic that he was killed by a stingray, Sky News said he is only the 20th person in the past 100 years to be killed by one. I read on a marine animals website that they don't attack as such, they usually sting in defence when they are stood on but a sting in the foot will not kill you, and a sting in the chest is usually fatal. My thinking is that he was probably either swimming too close to it or was handling it and it lashed out.

The thing that annoys me is that stingrays are going to get a bad name from a lot of people now because of this, particularly because Steve Irwin was almost thought of as being invincible by many people. But at least he had a quick death. It would have been worse if he had been attacked by a croc or alligator and been maimed or so badly injured that he couldn't do his job.

RIP Steve, I thought you were brilliant!

CyberGhost · 04-09-2006 03:51PM

RIP Steve! always enjoyed watching him...

Feed that sting ray to the crocodiles!

Blisterman · 04-09-2006 03:53PM

RIP steve.
His death is quite a shock. He always seemed invincible around animals.

muletide · 04-09-2006 04:03PM

Crikey ! RIP Steve. I really feel for his young family.

MonkeyWrench · 04-09-2006 04:04PM

Apparently its only the 3rd reported death by Stingray in Austrailian histroy. Very unlucky after all the antics with venomous snakes and killer crocs. People will probably become nervous while snorkelling above stingrays from now on...

FranknFurter · 04-09-2006 04:07PM

RIP Steve & My condolence's to his familly and friends.

Im glad at least it was quick.
I was very surprised to hear it was a stingray, usually such placid creatures. Ive touched and rubbed many of them, never once showed agression.

A sad loss of an excellent campaigner, educator, enviromentalist and all-round good guy.

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johnnyrotten · 04-09-2006 04:08PM

The dangers of his job finally caught up with him. I thought he was great bu still thought dangling his 2 month old baby in front on a 13 foot croc was madness.
RIP Steve.

Guy:Incognito · 04-09-2006 04:57PM

johnnyrotten wrote:

The dangers of his job finally caught up with him. I thought he was great bu still thought dangling his 2 month old baby in front on a 13 foot croc was madness.
RIP Steve.

Some would say the same about letting the family dog in the house with kids. He felt he knew what he was doing.

sinecurea wrote:

Most annoying **** on the face of the planet. The fact that he's dead won't stop me from admitting that. Still, RIP.

You obviuosly havnt seen any series of Big Brother.

RIP Steve.

sofireland · 04-09-2006 05:06PM

RIP Steve

Now go piss of the dinosaurs in heaven

smallpaws · 04-09-2006 05:18PM

He was a little, uhm, overenthusiastic for me when it came to interacting with the crocodiles he liked so much, but what he did for environmental conservation, endangered species and wildlife awareness was immeasurable. I think that guy must have turned an entire generation of kids onto the idea of wildlife education and conservation. He really was a singular public figure. What young age to die, 44. I feel for his wife and children.

sock puppet · 04-09-2006 05:34PM

Its sad how he was killed by a normally peaceful stingray after being with some of the most aggresive animals in the world.

Nightwish · 04-09-2006 05:34PM

RIP Steve...I'm forever indebted to you for providing me and my friends with many hours of edutainment while we dossed after-school study all those years ago.

JackKelly · 04-09-2006 05:45PM

Christ. RIP Steve Irwin.

Crocodile hunter was always good to watch

Tar.Aldarion · 04-09-2006 05:46PM

Just got up and was told on xfire straight away. I loved the guy.

RIP, you legend.

His poor family. Oh well, it was bound to happen eventually, what he did for a cause that I hold dear, will never be forgotten.

seamus · 04-09-2006 05:51PM

Nala wrote:

It is ironic that he was killed by a stingray, Sky News said he is only the 20th person in the past 100 years to be killed by one. I read on a marine animals website that they don't attack as such, they usually sting in defence when they are stood on but a sting in the foot will not kill you, and a sting in the chest is usually fatal. My thinking is that he was probably either swimming too close to it or was handling it and it lashed out.

Wikipedia has some rather in-depth info on it. The Oz police viewed the tape of his death (it was caught on camera) and concluded that the stingray felt threatened because Steve was behind it and a cameraman was in front of it. Apparently the barb pierced his heart, so that's usually going to be fatal regardless of what caused it. Is the sting an actual toxin, or is it an electrical thing or perhaps it's just a spike?

RIP mate.

Goodshape · 04-09-2006 06:09PM

seamus wrote:

Is the sting an actual toxin, or is it an electrical thing or perhaps it's just a spike?

It is venomus, although according to the BBC...

"while painful, stingray venom is rarely lethal and it would have been the wound caused by the barb itself, which could measure up to 20cm long, which proved fatal."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/5311298.stm

Jello · 04-09-2006 06:20PM

Couldn't believe it when I heard it, I really liked that guy.

GrumPy · 04-09-2006 06:37PM

I know this word is overused in all the wrong places.

But Steve Irwin was deffo a true legend. RIP

mr_disc · 04-09-2006 06:38PM

seamus wrote:

(it was caught on camera)

no doubt this will be posted somewhere in the near future............ ( guess wouldnt be allowed in here ! )

he sure was a legend and fun 2 watch , big shame he is gone
RIP

kensutz · 04-09-2006 06:40PM

I always admired his work, bravery and enthusiasm. It seemed he never had a bad day and was always up for a laugh and couldn't wait to get back to the animals. RIP Steve.

Mrs. MacGyver · 04-09-2006 06:40PM

that is so sad, i thought he was invincible too! he had great enthusiasm.

dabbler2004 · 04-09-2006 06:44PM

enjoyed his shows a lot, his good nature and obvious love for his work was really infectious.
R.I.P. Steve

mikeruurds · 04-09-2006 06:52PM

My wife and I were very sad to hear of Steve's passing. She and I were both teary eyed this morning watching Sky news.

It's a testament to the man's life that two strangers who have never met him before could be so emotionally affected by his passing.

He will be missed, but his shows will continue to warm our hearts forever.

A great aussie and an inspiration to all.

A Dub in Glasgo · 04-09-2006 07:58PM

I always enjoyed his enthusiasm. RIP

Creamy Goodness · 04-09-2006 08:03PM

sad lost, i actually thought it was a joke when i heard it.

it was a joy to watch his shows, i always admired his insane bravery.

Jonny Arson · 04-09-2006 08:07PM

http://www.link.removed - the official ''Bring Steve Irwin back to life'' petition, sign it!!!

Huggles · 04-09-2006 08:09PM

mikeruurds wrote:

My wife and I were very sad to hear of Steve's passing. She and I were both teary eyed this morning watching Sky news.

It's a testament to the man's life that two strangers who have never met him before could be so emotionally affected by his passing.

He will be missed, but his shows will continue to warm our hearts forever.

A great aussie and an inspiration to all.

I'm with you both there. I was at my desk this morning at 8 and I think i have been a little shocked since! I adored his shows. Always made me laugh and I always admired the passion he had for his work.

RIP Steve, I for one will miss you greatly.

RVN10 · 04-09-2006 08:22PM

R.I.P Steve u legend m8 .

My m8 told me this mornin on the way to skool i was shocked cos this guy was brilliant for the stuff he did , i feel for his family but he lived his life the way he wanted so i guess he is happy wherever he is !!!!

RIP STEVE IRWIN MYTH . LEGEND

4Xcut · 04-09-2006 08:22PM

Pigman II wrote:

Lets hope its a new trend for reality stars.

Are you seriously taking the p1ss. Can you not understand that a father of two is dead. Do you understand that. His wife and children are now without him and all you can do is make a comment like that. Are you actually THAT....i don't even have words. MY GOD. imagine how you'd feel if someone said that about someone close to you. And don't give me bullsh1t about not saying it to his family....that you would even think that is horrifying........

More on topic:RIP Steve, a great father and husband by all accounts and a good man for the invironment.

Steve Irwin Dead

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