RIP Steve Irwin

[humungus88]

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,20349888-2,00.html

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 and reportedly into his heart .

That really sucks!

[big daddy k de]

yhea bro i couldnt belive it !!! ..and i checked up on it ..its in all the major new ..sux i loved that crazy guy

[humungus88]

[NOREGRETS]

At least he died doing what he loved.

[Superhuman]

wow I want to know more about the circumstances of his death... i didn't know stingrays could do that! that's so sad he was cool and had balls of steel.

[Smak]

damn that's kind of sad.

He looked like he was a solid dude.

[Smak]

out of all the poisonous, crazy, dangerous animals he handled the stingray brought him to his death.

fukin unbelievable!!!!

[Carlos_E]

Wow very sad. I wanted to be a marine biologist growing up. I guess we forget working with animals is a dangerous profession.

[humungus88]

wow I want to know more about the circumstances of his death... i didn't know stingrays could do that! that's so sad he was cool and had balls of steel.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stingray

[Carlos_E]

I scuba dive and always thought sting rays were passive animals. The only thing I can think of maybe he was agitating the sting ray and pissed it off.

[humungus88]

I scuba dive and always thought sting rays were passive animals. The only thing I can think of maybe he was agitating the sting ray and pissed it off.

I heard that they hide under the sand, and if you accidently step on it it thrusts its stinger, which is razor sharp, like a scorpion. This one went through his heart.

It is possible for ray stings to be fatal if they sever major arteries, are in the chest or pelvic region, or are improperly treated. Their stingers are normally ineffective against their main predator, sharks.

[sofus99]

Although death is always a tragic thing, I think it was unavoidable and merely a matter of time before it happened.

I salute his great love for animals, his knowledge and enthusiasm, but had anyone really believed he would die from old age the way he always behaved like a complete lunatic around the animals?

[Carlos_E]

Although death is always a tragic thing, I think it was unavoidable and merely a matter of time before it happened.

I salute his great love for animals, his knowledge and enthusiasm, but had anyone really believed he would die from old age the way he always behaved like a complete lunatic around the animals?

He did do crazy shit.

"Celebrity crocodile hunter Steve Irwin triggered outrage when he held his 1-month-old baby while feeding a snapping crocodile during a show at his Australian zoo.

In a show for the public and the media Friday, Irwin held his son in one arm while feeding a dead chicken to a large, lunging crocodile then put the baby on the ground and helped him walk toward the reptile's pond.

Irwin also received a warning from child-care authorities."

[italianplayboy09]

thats the australian guy with blonde hair right? that is really sad and it just puts life into perspective. that was the last person i would think about dieing anytime soon...

[Warrior]

Thats crazy - it's like something everyone expected to happen eventually... and now it did. He was an insane animal lover... RIP...

[chest6]

ahhh noo I loved that guy. Sadly, I kind of saw this coming. He was pretty psycho around animals..

[slob]

wow I want to know more about the circumstances of his death... i didn't know stingrays could do that!

yeh man we have some wierd ass animals here in aus that can screw you right up.
I was shocked to hear the news today. That is a massive loss to Australia and animal lovers all over the world. When I was a little kid I wanted to be just like him, I was into catching snakes and other reptiles and stuff. I did 5 days work experience in Taronga Zoo in sydney.
I hope someone can step-up and carry on where Steveo left off.

[aadrenaline]

I scuba dive and always thought sting rays were passive animals. The only thing I can think of maybe he was agitating the sting ray and pissed it off.

i did also..ive fed them and swam with them before they were really calm and cool...but then again you agitate any animal and will get a totaly differnet side or emotion of the animal...id like to see the video of it to see what exactly happened.

[Carlos_E]

i did also..ive fed them and swam with them before they were really calm and cool...but then again you agitate any animal and will get a totaly differnet side or emotion of the animal...id like to see the video of it to see what exactly happened.

Exactly what I was getting at. Even a bunny rabbit will attack if you piss it off.

[perfectbeast2001]

very sad news. He seemed like a real genuine guy.

[collar]

very sad day.

[nirish_mark20]

this is seriously sad! its just horrific that he went filming with all animals with no malicious intent and yet a 'calm' stingray killed him. i suppose this is just mother nature in a way, the stingray obviously felt threatened and waned to defend itself. unfortunately, its killed a legend of TV. i have so much respect for someone who cares so much for animals and wants the best for them. and he had so much passion for it, he has all my respect.

RIP Steve Irwin

[carved.in.stone]

RIP steve irwin, such a cruel twist of fate that after working with all the aggresive and insanely dangerous animals he did he was killed by a sting ray. I for one hope the video never see s the light of day, it will make his familys grieving one hell of alot harder.

[Kärnfysikern]

RIP. Loved his shows.

[Kale]

He was an Aussie ledgend, he will be sadly missed !!!

[MatrixGuy]

Can't believe it.

I loved that guy. He was simply awesome. He was one brave guy.

Sad day.

[MAXIMA5]

Exactly what I was getting at. Even a bunny rabbit will attack if you piss it off.

Based on what we know about him, I doubt it was a freak accident. He was probably trying to jump on it's back, or chased it, or shove a fist up it's ass to check it's sex or something.
You have to try very very hard to get a sting ray to attack you or act in self defense. If anyone could do it though, it was this guy.

It's a horrible tragedy, but maybe kids who watched the show will finally learn how to respect wild animals. Despite his constant disregard for dangerous wild animals, and the wrong messages he was sending to kids over the years, maybe this last accident will actually send the right message.

RIP

[Carlos_E]

Based on what we know about him, I doubt it was a freak accident. He was probably trying to jump on it's back, or chased it, or shove a fist up it's ass to check it's sex or something.
You have to try very very hard to get a sting ray to attack you or act in self defense. If anyone could do it though, it was this guy.

It's a horrible tragedy, but maybe kids who watched the show will finally learn how to respect wild animals. Despite his constant disregard for dangerous wild animals, and the wrong messages he was sending to kids over the years, maybe this last accident will actually send the right message.

RIP

Are you a certified diver? I remember you posting diving or snorkeling picts.

[nirish_mark20]

Based on what we know about him, I doubt it was a freak accident. He was probably trying to jump on it's back, or chased it, or shove a fist up it's ass to check it's sex or something.
You have to try very very hard to get a sting ray to attack you or act in self defense. If anyone could do it though, it was this guy.

It's a horrible tragedy, but maybe kids who watched the show will finally learn how to respect wild animals. Despite his constant disregard for dangerous wild animals, and the wrong messages he was sending to kids over the years, maybe this last accident will actually send the right message.

RIP

man tha guy always put wildlife first! as with all humans, we want to know everything. eh went that extra mile to put the world up and close to what we consider dangerous wildlife. and now hes died because of it!

i just cant believe hes dead, its wild. the guy had more compassion for animals than a heck of a lot of people do for other human beings! hes taking the world of animals a step forward!

[MAXIMA5]

Are you a certified diver? I remember you posting diving or snorkeling picts.

I used to be certified, but I think it's expired by now. I definitely need a refresher, especially on dive tables, etc.. Ohio sucks for diving. I did my first open waters when i was 13 in a freaking quarry with 2' visibility.

I think those pics were just snorkeling from last vacation.

[MAXIMA5]

man tha guy always put wildlife first! as with all humans, we want to know everything. eh went that extra mile to put the world up and close to what we consider dangerous wildlife. and now hes died because of it!

i just cant believe hes dead, its wild. the guy had more compassion for animals than a heck of a lot of people do for other human beings! hes taking the world of animals a step forward!

I think it sucks he's dead too, all i said was he had a tendency to get a little too aggressive with dangerous animals.

[STYLE74]

RIP Crocodile hunter....that guy was awesome!!

[G-1000]

Wow that was upsetting for sure. I feel bad for him and his family.

RIP Steve

[kloter1]

oh crickey im dead!

[Beefyman]

i think it fake but i know it is real.... i watched that guy since i was 12 that is so crazy...

[pumpd4lif]

it is a one in a million chance for him to die like that only to recorded deaths in history.the only reason it killed him cause it was a direct hit into his heart he died instantly they said.he will be missed very smart person very knowlegable.and he has to little kids very sad.

[BigUno]

i always figured he woulda died by bein eaten by a crocodile

[Flagg]

That is sad, the guy was a legend but at least he died doing summin he loved, I'd love to work that closely with animals.

Im surprised he lasted this long!

[Timm1704]

not suprised or phased in the slightest. still a shame, as he obviously meant alot to so many people. RIP crazy dude, i personally imagined a cobra would have taken you out

[StoneGRMI]

"Crikey! That's one big sting ray. Watch as I sneak up on it, start screaming and moving erratically then I'll try to ride it while it's all pissed off!"

R.I.P. Steve