RIP Steve Irwin

[nat_daly]

RIP, an Australian idol to some, and a clown to others, he was a nice bloke
condolences to his family

[uranium_death]

Originally Posted by EBFalcs

i wonder if they will ever release the footage

Why would you want to see the footage of an Aussie icon being killed?

Let's remember him for who he was and what he did...

[uranium_death]

One thing I wonder...

They had to fly paramedics in after he had been attacked...

I thought that filming in the water where there are deadly animals, there would always be a medic on-site.

Or am I a total spastic? Or a bit of both?

[boss-290]

Though I wasn't a fan of the guy, its sad to see him go. Especially for his wife and his young children. My condolences go out to the family.

I read that his wife Terri is trekking on Cradle Mountain and is yet to here the tradgic news. (sorry if this has already been said.)

R.I.P Steve

[coyote]

Rip a legend

A man who could laugh at himself, and get the rest of the world to do likewise.

A true Aussie Icon, Protector and promoter of our wildlife who did measureable good for humanity.

Passed away doing what he enjoyed most, too young with so much still to do.

Thoughts to his family and friends.

[sexy_xr6]

Still hard to believe!! Thought he would died getting chomped by an angry croc out for revenge!! very sad!!

[XAGSV8]

I'm shocked. My condolences to his family. R.I.P STEVE

[Bobman]

RIP!

I could not believe what I was hearing on the radio just before.

Very sad & tragic news.

[Christiaan]

What a shock. My thoughts are with his family ..

[AU2PWR]

RIP Steve Irwin , Crikey , cant beleive he is dead !

[normxb]

R.I.P Steve

Love him or Loath him , he got the attention others couldn't .

Someone in a "Suit & Tie" or a "Lab jacket" just couldn't a message across like Steve could , He had the "Charisma" , even if you didn't like him ,you still had to smile........

Australia has lost one "Big (no hugh) hearted Environmentalist/Conservationist"

Of All the Poisonous snakes , Crocks Etc he handled , Ironic he was killed by a Stingray, very rare

Our Hearts go out to his family



His Wife has just been contacted (7/Prime 4.30 news)

[rag top]

Good to see Federal Parliament stand and pay their respects during question time this arvo.

RIP Steve...

[uranium_death]

What revenge?

Hundreds of Crocs owe their lives to Steve, as he often saved them from dangerous situations, or places they shouldn't have been.

He enjoyed it, but wrestling with crocs wasn't done just for fun...he did it for them.

[AC]

Originally Posted by yoda598

R.I.P Steve, at least he died doing what he loved most!

FN Aye

Apparently only the 3rd Recorded death to a stingray in Aust. history...

[[Tonko]]

very sad news, i wasnt a huge fan of him but respect his lifes work and how he put his heart and soul into the preservation of our wildlife.
he was a great ambassador for Austraya (as he put it)
will have a drink to his memory tonight...

This is an absolute tragedy. Ive never felt any great sorrow for the loss of someone I dont know, but my heart really oes out to his family. I hope people remember him for the good things he has done in his life...RIP steve Erwin

[[Tonko]]

wrong thread

[Kenster]

RIP Steve Irawn at least he went out doing what he loves and hope that message that he spreading keeps on going throught the century.

And i thought a croco would of got him not a sting ray

[lush]

Well I for one am also devastated by the news.

He was a man whose passion for life was amazing, its not often you see such a childlike love of just being alive.

He did ENORMOUS amounts of work for wildlife and conservation. His work will be sorely missed.

Not everyone loved his show, but the amount of humanitarian work he did can only be admired. He stood for what he believed in and made huge inroads in to getting his messages across in a lighthearted but believable way.

The worlds wildlife and conservation matters have suffered an immense loss.

My thoughts are with his family and kids. RIP Steve.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Im so shocked.

I thought he was a great guy, seen him a few times up at Australia zoo.

:(

RIP Steve!

[NC 5ltr]

Originally Posted by Darran

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599...6-1702,00.html

Irwin's killer ray 'was probably startled'
By Leticia Makin
September 04, 2006 03:32pm

THE fatal stingray attack on Steve Irwin may have occurred because the animal was startled or frightened, an expert said today.

Victoria Brims, a marine life expert from Oceanworld in Sydney, said the stingray that killed Irwin was most likely provoked.

"I am aware he was filming a documentary and his documentaries are usually very hands on. I can only assume that he had some kind of hands on or close contact with the animal who like us when we get afraid defended itself," Ms Brims said.

Brims also said that for a sting to result in death the person involved had to be stung close to the heart and also have a reaction to the sting.

"For the most part people get stung on the foot when they accidentally tread on a ray and this can be no worse than a bacterial infection," Ms Brims said.

"Their barbs are very strong and release poison if touched. It must have got him right near the heart but the barb would not have gone through his chest."

There was an accident of this kind two years ago in Coogee but the man involved was treated by medics at the scene and survived the incident.

Brims said she had always dreamed of meeting Irwin. "He can be a bit quirky at times but he loved his work," she said. "It is a sad day and I am sure everyone around the world will hear of his death."

I'd say he was close to the sand and the ray being covered in sand they didnt see each other until steve was over it resulting in the sting.If the ray had seen steve he wouldve shot off real quick.

[XRated]

What tragic news. He was such a flamboyant and happy character. He seemed like such a genuine guy :(

RIP Steve.

[Shonky]

*post edited due to my retardedness...*

RIP Steve.

I couldnt stand you as an Aussie Icon, but I acknowledge the huge amount of good you did for wildlife and our country.

At least he died doing what he loved.

My condolences to his wife Terri, daughter Bindi Sue (8) and son Bob (2).

[MO]

I was'nt sure about when he first got the limelight.......but he kind of grows on you...did great work.....passed doing what he loved.

RIP Steve....condolences to family and staff at the zoo.

[MoreHPformyXR6]

RIP Steve Irwin (you are unquie & much loved character) a legend IMO.
condolences to his wife Terri & two kids.

[max]

Very sad and tragic. My condolences to his family.

[ssb2005]

damn, thats unbelievable after all the stuff he has done he goes out like that, i thought he would be around forever..

my condolences to his family

[StookEB]

[QUOTE=Falcon Coupe]That's shocking news, R.I.P Steve, he was larger than life.

He sure was larger than life, well a lot of Australia's personalities are.
Good wishes to his family, may he rest in peace.

[kinksta]

Man, was i shocked when i heard off this, my thoughts are with the family. if only there were more people out there who have the passion like he did. i was hoping to shake his hand when i went to australia zoo in october and tell him the he is a fair dinkum legend... its is a sad day for me, RIP steve irwin....

[wikedscotty]

I could not believe it when i first so this thread. I am a huge fan of his TV show and watch it every night repeat or not. Cant believe he is gone. Condolences to his wife, kids and all of his family and friends. This is a sad day indeed.

R.I.P. Steve