Shocking News.

[OxaD]

Steve Irwin, the Australian television personality and environmentalist known as the Crocodile Hunter, was killed Monday by a stingray barb during a diving expedition, media reports said.

Irwin, 44, was filming an underwater documentary on the Great Barrier Reef in northeastern Queensland state when the accident occurred, Sydney's The Daily Telegraph newspaper reported on its Web site.

The Australian Broadcasting Corp. said Irwin was diving near Low Isles Reef near the resort town of Port Douglas, about 2,100 kilometers (1,260 miles) north of the state capital of Brisbane when the incident happened.

Queensland ambulance service spokesman Bob Hamil confirmed that a diver had been killed by a stingray off Lowe Isles Reef, but said the person's name wasn't being released pending notification of the family.

A rescue helicopter was sent from the nearby city of Cairns, and paramedics from it confirmed the diver's death.

"The probable cause of death is stingray strike to the chest," Hamil said.

Staff at Australia Zoo, Irwin's zoo in southern Queensland, said they had heard the media reports but could not make any comment.


:(
Wow, just wow :(

Read more about it here (http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2006/09/04/asia/AS_GEN_Australia_Crocodile_Hunter_Killed.php) and here. (http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2006/09/04/1157222051494.html)

[Wizzy`]

I was just about to post this. :dry:

Ugh, it sucks that he's dead..he was so cool..such a sucky way to die, too. out of all the risks he takes...this way to go..Monkus said his wife doesnt know yet, either.

[Punishment]

I JUST HEARD ABOUT THIS!!!! and was about to post it too!

My god!

RIP Croc Hunter :(

[OxaD]

Sorry couldn't help it, He was just so awesome!
He can't die :(

[dakhamee]

† R.I.P† Steve irwin a great man brought alot of exsitment to documenterys alot of people idolised him includeing myself this is a sad event. :(


This is going around thought i might post it:


If you havent heard already, Steve Irwin died today on the 4th of September, on the Barrier Reef, near Cairns. As a sign of respect for the Australian cultural icon, please place a turtle ( tu ) at the start of your MSN name , and forward this message on to others.

[Punishment]

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=2391300

Stingray barb right to the heart :(

Always thought he was invincible, He's not supposed to die :(

[_Darkness_]

Shit...

[phoenixofflames]

a stingray barb THROUGH the chest.. im surprised he lived through all the
"omg look! the snakes fangs! he must want to bite me in the nose, cute little feller! ZoMg im poisoned get the antidote!

[Snork]

That's so weird knowing that he's dead now. Watching all his shows and stuff. Now he's not here.
He was crazy and awesome.
This is sad.

[TTitan44]

Although I might have only seen one or two of his videos in school. He did a lot for documentrys. :(

[phoenixofflames]

he was pshyco, his birthday surprises were having coworkers throw SNAKES on hiM! and he laughed about it! thoguht it was hilarius..

[Kreator]

I have seen alot of his shows and enjoyed him. That guy was awesome. Atleast he died doing something he loved. Rest in peace Steve, rest in peace.

[phoenixofflames]

yes im sure he loves being stabbed by a stingray barb.

[_Darkness_]

What Kreator said.
EDIT: Phoenix, he means what he was attempting to do.

[phoenixofflames]

so we are all in agreement he likes being stabbed by stingray barbs. ok ...

[OxaD]

I feel sorry for his family, his son bob is about 2-3 and his daughter bindi(sp?) is 7 or 8
And his wife was in tasmania when it all happened and she got rushed up to Queensland ;)

[Kreator]

That's not what I ment. He was filming a documentary, and that was something he loved.

[Snork]

so we are all in agreement he likes being stabbed by stingray barbs. ok ...

Stop being stupid.
He meant he was out exploring and having fun when he died.

Besides, you don't know what his fetishes were.
So leave him alone.

[Blexican]

He would have rather been killed doing what he loves then dieing say in a car crash. I mourn his death it is a great loss.

He was a true man that had balls beyond belief

[phoenixofflames]

He was a true man that had balls beyond belief
what a great way to put it. Amen

[powza]

Far out....That sucks
At least he died doing what he loved though. Thats something I guess

RIP Steve Irwin, a true Aussie hero

[Geoffrey]

OMG I cannot beleive this, Stevin Erwin was the pwnzor, he was so cool :(...He will be missed...RIP Steve, and my prayes are with his family and friends.

[Majestic]

In all honesty who knew this would come eventually? After putting his body on the line daily dealing with the most dangerous creatures it was going to happen eventually. Is it sad? Of course it is. But only a matter of time before stuff like this catches up to you for certain types of professions.

[~SlayeR~]

* Sigh * Poor guy. >.<!

Just hope his son will be just as cool as he was.... :P

[***Duo***]

Crikey.


-Duo

[phoenixofflames]

* Sigh * Poor guy. >.<!

Just hope his son will be just as cool as he was.... :P

Croc hunter jr. xD

[Coffin Fedder]

Man, this guy had so much money is the problem. His wife worked with him on the show. Were gonna miss the guy. KILL STINGRAYS!

[phoenixofflames]

if we kill enough stingrays we might get the right one eventually!

[OxaD]

Man, this guy had so much money is the problem. His wife worked with him on the show. Were gonna miss the guy. KILL STINGRAYS!

Suprisingly he's the 3rd Person to get killed by a stingray in australia :huh:
Which is really shocking that he is the 3rd, Unlucky I guess :(

[Spirit_Monger]

Wow. I used to love this guy. Sucks that he is dead now.

RIP Croc Man. ;)

[powza]

He had actually bought up large areas of land all around the world for the purpose of animal conservation. He was not just a TV guy, he was a huge environmentalist and did a lot of great work. If only there were more people like him around our world probably wouldn't be as shitty and mistreaten as it is.

[!Diamond!]

Damn, I'm not sure wheather to think he had it coming in the end or not, but that guy had some balls I'll give him that. I'd never do any of the crazy shit he did, ever. RIP Steve.

[Coffin Fedder]

if we kill enough stingrays we might get the right one eventually!

Fucking Kangaroos....

[OxaD]

Fucking Kangaroos....

:huh: :dry:

[Hatchet Warrior]

hahahahaha! Nice one fedder.

[Scorpionz]

Steve Irwin, the Australian television personality and environmentalist known as the Crocodile Hunter, was killed Monday by a stingray barb during a diving expedition, media reports said.

Irwin, 44, was filming an underwater documentary on the Great Barrier Reef in northeastern Queensland state when the accident occurred, Sydney's The Daily Telegraph newspaper reported on its Web site.

The Australian Broadcasting Corp. said Irwin was diving near Low Isles Reef near the resort town of Port Douglas, about 2,100 kilometers (1,260 miles) north of the state capital of Brisbane when the incident happened.

Queensland ambulance service spokesman Bob Hamil confirmed that a diver had been killed by a stingray off Lowe Isles Reef, but said the person's name wasn't being released pending notification of the family.

A rescue helicopter was sent from the nearby city of Cairns, and paramedics from it confirmed the diver's death.

"The probable cause of death is stingray strike to the chest," Hamil said.

Staff at Australia Zoo, Irwin's zoo in southern Queensland, said they had heard the media reports but could not make any comment.


:(
Wow, just wow :(

Read more about it here (http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2006/09/04/asia/AS_GEN_Australia_Crocodile_Hunter_Killed.php) and here. (http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2006/09/04/1157222051494.html)


Although I feel sorry for his family, I don't really know what to feel.

Everyone who has watched one of his shows will think that all Australians say "Crickey" and we all wrestle with crocs.
Well, This was the last thing I was expecting, It just feels weird that the man who wrestled crocs and god knows what was taken away by of all animals a stingray.

[~SlayeR~]

I want to wrestle crocs! :bb: :spiteful:

[OxaD]

I want to wrestle crocs! :bb: :spiteful:

Have fun :rolleyes:

[Merdoc.]

Dang, he will go down in the books. ;)

[Scorpionz]

No one else has ever done that. ;)

[Teacher]

Crikey.


-Duo

I was wondering how you spelled that... It is a shame but I suppose it comes with the territory.

[Soda]

About time, this has really made my day.

[X-fluffy]

omg he will be missed so much....that guy was awesome.....i loved his tv shows and he has done so much for this planet.....R.I.P steve

[LondonJack]

Not to sound callous, but its not like this guy had much of a chance of dying in his sleep at a ripe old age.

Its a shame that he left behind a wife and child, and i hope he provided for them in the event of his untimely demise.

[Chieck Kongo]

RIP, Steve Irwin.


Wow, that sucks.

[alcatraz]

This is whats going round msn at the moment
"if you havent heard already, Steve Irwin died today on the 4th of September, on the Barrier Reef, near Cairns. As a sign of respect for the Australian cultural icon, please place a turtle ( tu ) at the start of your MSN name , and forward this message on to others"

[Duffman]

Seems like Aussie'll have to resort back to Paul Hogan being our Prime Minister jokes from now on.

[_Darkness_]

They just showed the Stingrey barb on TV... Wow, it was huge. Rest In Piece Steve.

[tid bits]

He was the coolest person ever. :(

R.I.P.

[Forest_Archer]

What do you freaking expect, swimming with stingrays and wresstling with crocodiles? He was a great man, funny, but too daring. gg and rip, none the less.

[phoenixofflames]

He had actually bought up large areas of land all around the world for the purpose of animal conservation. He was not just a TV guy, he was a huge environmentalist and did a lot of great work. If only there were more people like him around our world probably wouldn't be as shitty and mistreaten as it is.

More like him? we dont even HAVE him now!

[New Setup]

Rest in peace.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7534543947104800888&q=steve+irwin&hl=en

[Jeffery]

So I guess someone has to say it.


[Stingwray Voiceover]And he REALLY hates it when you do this![/stingwray voiceover]

[†Nuke'em†]

This is sad, I used to watch a lot of his shows. Rest In Peace Steve.

[Enjoi]

Man, you will be missed steve. HIs shows were the best.

[Barzini]

Man, this sucks. I use to always watch Crocodile Hunter, it was my favorite show.

R.I.P. Steve Irwin.

[shatterstar]

Although I feel sorry for his family, I don't really know what to feel.

Everyone who has watched one of his shows will think that all Australians say "Crickey" and we all wrestle with crocs.


dont you? :p. j/k. imagine how indians feel about bend it like beckham...it happens.

man o man.....RIP steve irwin. this guy was my hero. words cannot express just how much i idolized this dude. great respect for a great person.

phoenix: stfu. if you're joking, still stfu.

[|ReNeGaDe|]

That was today.. Wow

[Snork]

Seems like Aussie'll have to resort back to Paul Hogan being our Prime Minister jokes from now on.

Also Yahoo Serious.

[bobdagangsta]

"Crikey"

RIP Croc hunter aka stevey

[drakonfire]

wow... just wow, as if we needed more proof that no one is invincible, this is very sad

and LJ, i'm betting even if he didn't have a ton of money left for his family, animal planet will take care of them, and if not them, then a lot a fans, friends, and other family will do it

[New Setup]

This maked me cry.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5201337519796860818&q=steve+irwin&hl=en

[mantis33]

:cray: :crybaby:

[SoilWorker]

poor iwin i ust to watch his show all the time i was going to post this to please rip iwin :(

[Majestic]

Well the main thing is that he passed away doing what he loved to do best. I give my prayers to his wife and their kids.

[Jeffery]

Why does everyone say "kid" and "son"

He had TWO kids. That's right, as in one more than one.

[Chieck Kongo]

Why does everyone say "kid" and "son"

He had TWO kids. That's right, as in one more than one.

Because they don't know jack about Steve, and his family.

[Draquist]

Well...I was listening to the radio during lifting at 6 this morning and this is what I heard...

"According to steves wife, steve always wanted the camera rolling no matter how blurry or shaky the camera was....because of this, she thinks that the film of the incident should be carried out and played on TV...it is what he would have wanted."

I personally think that playing footage of the accident on TV would be incredibly wrong...A camera being "blurry and shaky" and to keep on rolling is nothing like dieing on camera and then showing it to the world.

[Wizzy`]

I think we deserve to see it!

[Shady]

Poor Steve :(

[Barzini]

This maked me cry.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5201337519796860818&q=steve+irwin&hl=en
:(
Because they don't know jack about Steve, and his family.
Ditto.
Well...I was listening to the radio during lifting at 6 this morning and this is what I heard...

"According to steves wife, steve always wanted the camera rolling no matter how blurry or shaky the camera was....because of this, she thinks that the film of the incident should be carried out and played on TV...it is what he would have wanted."

I personally think that playing footage of the accident on TV would be incredibly wrong...A camera being "blurry and shaky" and to keep on rolling is nothing like dieing on camera and then showing it to the world.
I kind of agree.

[Jeffery]

Well...I was listening to the radio during lifting at 6 this morning and this is what I heard...

"According to steves wife, steve always wanted the camera rolling no matter how blurry or shaky the camera was....because of this, she thinks that the film of the incident should be carried out and played on TV...it is what he would have wanted."

I personally think that playing footage of the accident on TV would be incredibly wrong...A camera being "blurry and shaky" and to keep on rolling is nothing like dieing on camera and then showing it to the world.
I agree, playing it on TV would be bad. But making it available on the web wouldn;t be so bad. Also, they could show footage up to right before the accident, and maybe the aftermath, as a news segment or in what i am sure will be a documentary about him.