With that always excited Aussie voice, Irwin was a TV icon. A man who loved what he did. Really a shame.
THE Crocodile Man, Steve Irwin, is dead. He was killed in a freak accident in Cairns, police sources said. It appeared that he was killed by a sting-ray barb that went through his chest, Queensland Police Inspector Russell Rhodes said.
He was swimming off the Low Isles at Port Douglas filming an underwater documentary and that’s when it occurred.
Ambulance officers confirmed they attended a reef fatality this morning at Batt Reef off Port Douglas.
Mr Irwin was killed just after 11am, Eastern Australian time.
It is understood he was killed instantly.
A source said Mr Irwin was already dead when his body was brought onto the Isle.
A source said Mr Irwin’s body was being airlifted to Cairns Hospital in North Queensland for formal identification.
An Emergency Services Response Management spokeswoman said they received a call about the tragedy at 11.11 am, Australian Eastern Standard Time.
The response unit left in a helicopter for the Batt Reef at 11.18am and arrived shortly after.
Mr Irwin was pronounced dead at the scene immediately, the spokeswoman said.
I feel suh a loss .Steve was part of my daily life and I will miss him .God Bless him and his family.
The crocodile hunter was a person everyone in the world became close to. He was full of adventure and the type person you would call a……..dare devil. He done things others would not dare to do, and very good at his job. You can tell by his high spirits and love for his job that he was a geniune person. He will be highly missed and my prayers are with his wife, kids, and the rest of his family. God Bless you!!!!
well thats wat u get 4 messing around with ray
Although it is sad what happened, it is not surprising. The surprising part is that it wasn’t a crocodile and that he lived as long as he did. All of you that think what he did was not for show are truly misguided. If he did not jump on the backs of crocodiles his show would have been average. He did careless things for publicity and it finally caught up with him. He loved animals but he terrorized them on camera to gain viewer ship. He was very smart in that aspect. A similar accident could have happened many times in his career including the time when he had his baby in one arm and he teased a crocodile with the other. Anyone who doesn’t think that was stupid is just not right.
As far as “he died doing what he loved”, he didn’t think about his family. If he had a choice right now of being stabbed in the heart by a wild animal or watching his kids grow up, which do you think he would choose? I only feel sorry for his kids.
You are so right #46.
#41 / 49 you need to go jump a cliff or something. If you are such an “extreme nut” what are you doing here? Do I detect another “lard ass”?
So many things could have gone wrong while he fed the croc with his baby in one hand. It is obvious after what happened that even your “expert with wildlife” can’t control every situation.
We don’t know if he was dying from cancer so your comment on “if given a choice is not founded”. The choices he had was to raise his kids or endanger his life. It was just a matter of time.
If you believe you will die young from cancer then you better do more sky diving so you can die doing “what you love”. God forbid you actually live a healthy long life.
if the world had more Steve Irwins around there would be less Steve Irwins around.
#67 … nice try sirfelix – you typed in a different name, how clever. Now reply back as sirfelix and say it wasn’t you – this is usually how the fence-sitters do it, and have done it for the past 13 years.
Simple request – go play in another thread … you bore me. Want some free porn sites to fill up your evening?
:(( rest in peace steve. …miss you:(((
The untimely passing of Steve Irwin is a great tragedy. This has effected my family more than I could have imagined; he has been a great influence on myself and my two boys. The world will never be the same. In the past, I have dealt with this type of emotional pain through music. Being a song writer and composer, I have written musical compositions and songs to honour friends, family, and fallen heroes to ease the pain and commemorate the contributions they’ve made in life. Steve falls under the obvious catagory of “HERO.” Please accept and share with the world this musical tribute in honour of the great “CROCODILE HUNTER” Steve Irwin.. WE LOVE YOU STEVE!!!!
Sincerely:
David James
P.S. – You can visit me at: http://www.davidjamesmusic.net
and download the musical tribute “THE MIGHTY STEVE”
Hi everyone
steve irwin still lives on as a ledgend he has courage faith and love not just for animals but for family friends and normal people. mine and millions of others hearts go out to the brave warrior. this one man taught the world how animals are not dangerous but a way of life. all i can say is criky mate what amazing person i send my love to terri and kids. why do peoplke say bad things when the world today is worse than any animals people stabbing and rapping for no reason but a harmless animal defending its self and doing what it knows, some of you out there are pricks really. my love to terri, kids and all his special mates.
p.s. the crocadile hunter lives on in my eyes
Nao entendir como o Steve Irwin morreu eu mesmo nao acredito no que as pessoas estao falando so acredito vendo o video
I CANT BELIVE THIS YOUNG MAN DIED!HE WAS A GREAT GUY AND PEOPLE THAT TALK ABUOT HIM…..U R WRONG THIS GUY IS SO GREAT AND BRAVE HE DOES NOT DESERVE TO DIE BY A STINGRAY HE MADE AWSOME SHOWS AND HIS SHOWS WERE EDUCATED I LOVE THIS GUY HE DOSN`T DESERVE TO DIE BUT HE IS IN HEAVEN WITH ANOTHER GREAT MAN LIKE HIM AND HE SHOULD REST IN PEACE…………
I LOVE HIMMMMMMMM
THIS MAN IS A GREAT GUY EVER, I WATCHED HIS SHOWS AND HAD SO MUCH FUN, HE IS SUCH A TUFF MAN, HE`S BRAVE. AND I HOPE GOD IS WITH HIM, HE WAS AVERY COOL GUY. BUT IT WAS HS TURN TO DIE BUT HE HE IS IN HEAVEN RESTING IN PEACE WITH THE LORD. I HOPE THAT HIS FAMILY IS ALRIGHT AND THEY HAVE GOOD LUCK IN A SAFE PLACE.
LOVE 4 EVER: SOFIA
I loved steve he was so funny. I just can’t belive he’s dead i miss him so much. rip steve
#68 – Wow! For such an “extreme guy” you certainly have a lot of time to recommend porn sites. Shouldn’t you be out somewhere tempting death? I guess not. What a faker. My kid is more extreme than you.
You responded right away, I haven’t checked back until today.
Sorry but this is not “sirfelix” smart guy.
You bore everybody.
#68 – Wow! For such an “extreme guy” you certainly have a lot of time to recommend porn sites. Shouldn’t you be out somewhere tempting death? I guess not. What a faker.
My kid is more extreme than you.
You responded right away, I haven’t checked back until today.
Sorry but this is not “sirfelix” smart guy.
You bore everybody. I am done with you.
I CANT BELIVE THAT HE IS REALLY GONE ! 🙁 HE WAS LIKE MY IDOL BECAUSE I AM 12 NOW AND WHEN I WAS LIKE 7-9 I TOLD EVERYONE THAT I WAS GOING TO BE JUST LIKE HIM WHEN I GET OLDER ! I WAS SO HEART BROKEN WHEN I FOUND OUT !!!! I MEAN I DIDNT THINK HTE GREAT STEVE WAS GOING TO DIE FROM A STING RAY! I THOUGHT IF HE WAS GOING TO DIE FROME A ANIMAL IT WAS EITHER GOING TO BE A SNAKE OR A GATOR !! WELL THATS ALL FOR RIGHT NOW I HAVE TO GO ALSO I WILL BE PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY OF THE GREAT STEVE!!!!!!!! GOD BLESS
Poor Steve he was a great person. When I was younger I watched his shows and really enjoyed them. There will never be anyone quite like him ever again. I hope his family can pull on through without him.I give them my condolences. He will always be missed.
Hope he is all right in heaven and I hope is family will make it.
hey i love u steve ur my hero and i will always miss u with all my heart ur like my 2nd dad well i will miss u alot byebye..
Steve Irwin is my hero. he inspired me to keep shooting for my dreams.even though he is dead, i will always remember his courage, curiosity, and how brave he was. one day I’d like to emulate his courage.
this man loved his family and the animals he cared after. Whoever says this man was annoying then shame on you… Steve cared about everything and everyone. I wish I got to meet him. I would of loved to live like him. I care about animals . but no one could care as much as him.
R.I.P Steve Irwin…x We love you!!