Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin Killed

Mon Sep 4, 2006 12:47 AM EDT

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Amanda Ferguson

farewell our funny friend. best of luck Terri, Bindi and Bob.

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22 votes

#1 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 12:52 AM EDT

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arrian18

Steve Irwin is one of only three recorded deaths (ever) by sting rays in Australian waters. The poisonous sting entered his chest causing almost immediate cardiac arrest.

His family has been informed and have landed in Maroochydore (an hour outside Brisbane). Steven Irwins body will be autopsied tonight in Carins (8 hours outside Brisbane) and then will be moved to Brisbane tomorrow.

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15 votes

#1.1 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 9:29 AM EDT

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Eric Blaska

Venom didn't kill him. The barb went into his heart killing him, like being stabbed into his chest.

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2 votes

#1.2 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 1:29 PM EDT

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Calvin Tang

Perhaps we could ask Newsvine to place Steve's favorite charity on its list of donors for our earnings.

Hey Calvin, What say you!!!

This could be possible, depending on the charity. Does anyone know what his favorite charity was? What a terrible loss. He was definitely one of my favorite people. Irwin began what has now taken root as a new type of nature documentary. His shows have touched many people I know. I remember seeing his movie on the opening weekend.

I've been around stingrays (actually, just handled a small pacific cousin of the stingray a week ago), my diver friends and I are wondering which type he was working with at the time of the tragic event. Sometimes the same beauty that attracts us divers to the water is what can get you in trouble; being able to interact with wild animals in a way that could not be done on land is both fascinating and (can be) dangerous.

Many factors could have contributed to this. Wild animals are unpredictable and trying to handle one (or more) while paying attention to the camera and also with potential effects from nitrogen narcosis, depending on the depth of the dive, can all lead to an instance where a person who normally would have the instinct to react quickly enough isn't able to. Very, very sad.

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9 votes

#1.4 - Tue Sep 5, 2006 1:36 AM EDT

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Miguel

Hey Calvin,

So far I haven't read which stingray species was involved, but it was presumably a large one, with an estimated length of 2.5 m.

Also, if you visit his site http://www.crocodilehunter.com/, you will find all the information of Steve's favorite charity: Wildlife Warriors Worldwide.

Hope this helps. Now, I'll go back at mourning the lost of a great naturalists and wildlife protector.

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8 votes

#1.5 - Tue Sep 5, 2006 2:15 AM EDT

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PesquinadeDeleted

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Paradox460

The discovery channel is creating an animal charity in his name already...

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2 votes

#1.7 - Tue Sep 5, 2006 6:59 PM EDT

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juicyfrys

What I have read is that he was killed by a sting-ray barb that went through his chest. Freak accident.

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#2 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 12:55 AM EDT

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Titan124

Oh my god! I've never been so surprised by a celebrity death! I'm actually...sad, he always seemed so invincible, this is really unexpected..

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38 votes

#3 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 12:57 AM EDT

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Bodhi1

I agree. I feel sorrow even re-reading it. Not like a lost a friend, but a friend of a friend who was always friendly and cool.

He'll be missed.

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4 votes

#3.1 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 11:21 AM EDT

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Cary Quinn

He was that kind of cool guy that would occasionally visit to talk what he was up to. And even though he was a little intense in his hobbies, he was always so happy and sincere about trying to explain his latest interests that you could not help but feel good about it yourself, even if you might be creeped out by spiders, snakes and other wild animals.

Not somebody you know well, but somebody you felt like everybody else knew.

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#3.2 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 12:25 PM EDT

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Brian Ford

Boy, that really sucks.

This is absolutely the last thing I expected to read and I agree with Titan124's sentiment.

Still -- one would think that he'd want to go in this way -- but you have to feel for his two children and his wife who, at least according to one report, was not immediately made aware of the death as she is trekking through the wilderness elsewhere in the world.

Sad.

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15 votes

#4 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 1:02 AM EDT

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Shaun Guidolin

my thoughts exactly.. I feel for the children

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#4.1 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 12:40 PM EDT

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ozroan

I know how you feel titan124 - I'm actually quite sad too, and I don't usually care a hoot about celeb deaths. Nasty how he died though - stingray barb to the heart. Crickey!

I think Terri is treking through northern Tassie at the moment.

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4 votes

#5 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 1:10 AM EDT

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Titan124

The more I think about it, the more I feel it's a fitting end for him.

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1 vote

#5.1 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 1:33 AM EDT

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Cyron

The more I think about it, the more I feel it's a fitting end for him.

Spot on. Doing what he loved, who can ask for a better way to go?

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11 votes

#5.2 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 2:55 AM EDT

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MatthewM

Im suprised how sad I am about this and for his family too.

Whilst its probably the way he'd wanted to go, I suspect he and his family would have preferred it to be many years from now. Maybe in his late 90s, wrestling crocs.

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2 votes

#5.3 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 5:03 AM EDT

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Cary Quinn

The more I think about it, the more I feel it's a fitting end for him.

I feel a twinge of disagreement with that. I think it is fitting that he did not die as a cause of his many (thousands?) of encounters with truly dangerous creatures over the course of his career. But there are still going to be a few detractors who will mistakenly try to use this incident as an example of recklessness on his part in his enthusiasm to explore and document the animal kingdom.

What is really fitting is that the one time his luck and skill in handling himself around exotic creatures failed was when he was in a far less dangerous situation than what most people think of him typically being in. I agree that he would have probably chosen this path to ending his life over being hit by a drunk driver, a travel accident, or even passing of old age...

But I will miss hearing of his exploits and even his scandals over the coming years; he has left us far too soon for it to be a fitting end.

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4 votes

#5.4 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 9:56 AM EDT

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Corey Spring

To be honest, I'm not really shocked at all that Steve Irwin met his maker at 44.

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4 votes

#7 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 1:22 AM EDT

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Ben Bleikamp

I agree - he got close to dangerous animals a lot. He knew the risks and understood that he wasn't invincible.

Sad that he left behind his wife and two kids.

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1 vote

#7.1 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 1:31 AM EDT

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roger3000

I agree Cory because he was around dangerous animals a lot. Still it is sad to a lot of people because he was liked all around the world.Our prayers to his family and all the young people who will be shocked.

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#7.2 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 1:33 AM EDT

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katyggls

Yes, some may say he was "asking for it" by being around so many dangerous animals, but it's really tragic for his family. He had two small children.

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2 votes

#7.3 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 4:21 AM EDT

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Corey Spring

Still, how many of us will be able to say we went out doing what we loved?

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4 votes

#7.4 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 2:01 PM EDT

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biscuitrat

I'm shocked that he died at all. One would think Steve Irwin would be wrestling crocodiles out of a wheelchair if he could. It's just sad though...at least it wasn't entirely cruel and ironic the way it would be had a CROCODILE done the deed.

Poor guy. Discovery's going to flip over this. Marathons, dedications, one emotional rollercoaster after another :(

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2 votes

#8 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 1:31 AM EDT

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robK

This is sad to me. He was a nut, and so fun to watch. He served his audiences and animal friends with a passion that was unmatchable. I liked him.

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3 votes

#9 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 1:33 AM EDT

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Mike B

I'm deepy upset about this. He was one of the only celebrities we have left that had talent and something interesting to give to us. Also, as said before, his passion for animals and his fans was unrivaled. It's tragic to lose him this way, and I'm sure he'll be missed for years to come.

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13 votes

#10 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 1:37 AM EDT

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Zaki

a sting-ray barb!?!

Well can we at least let his kids he died while fighting the biggest crocodile in the world?

Dude...it's going to be hard to break the news to my little brother tomorrow morning. =/

My Condolences, you crazy man... :(

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1 vote

#12 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 2:02 AM EDT

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Levi

Oh man... this really brings down my labor day weekend. I remember I use to record all his shows because they where so fun and I would learn alot. Rest In Peace.

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1 vote

#13 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 2:10 AM EDT

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Shadybird Johnson

A shame but at least he died doing what he loved

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#14 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 2:30 AM EDT

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lll

*sigh* Just got to show...we are not invincible. He has done great things for education, and animal welfare protection; lived a full life. As sad as it is, we should celebrate his life being such a great human being.

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#15 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 2:44 AM EDT

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dungbeetlemania

Its always sad when someone dies, and my thoughts go to his family. However, this is a man who taught the world that its ok to rugby-tackle a kangaroo and swing poisonous snakes by their tales in the name of entertainment. It was bound to happen eventually, and I can't help suspecting that the sting-ray was just trying to defend itself from a violent man-handling.

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2 votes

#16 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 2:44 AM EDT

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Cyron

I can't help suspecting that the sting-ray was just trying to defend itself from a violent man-handling.

It wasn't a manhandling, he was swimming too close above it, which is a no no, and one he probably knew. He took a risk and paid the price

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4 votes

#16.1 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 2:57 AM EDT

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dungbeetlemania

Have you seen an article actually describing what happened? All I have seen is that he was stung by a stingray through the chest. Anyway, either way, he was taking risks.

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1 vote

#16.2 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 3:18 AM EDT

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Cyron

Have you seen an article actually describing what happened?

Nope, I was referring to the description of the accident by his manager.

All I have seen is that he was stung by a stingray through the chest. Anyway, either way, he was taking risks.

You won't find my disagreeing with you there. I was just pointing out that I don't think he was actually trying to handle the ray, rather he was simply swimming too close

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3 votes

#16.3 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 4:33 AM EDT

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dungbeetlemania

I think we agree :)

I am keeping an eye on the stories to see if a more complete description emerges.

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1 vote

#16.4 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 4:44 AM EDT

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Nata

dungbeetlemania: However, this is a man who taught the world that its ok to rugby-tackle a kangaroo and swing poisonous snakes by their tales in the name of entertainment.

His point was not to make it seem that it is acceptable to be reckless around wild animals just for the sake of having fun. His actions stemmed from an effort to familiarize the general public with animals in order to bring out interest in conserving them. He has done exactly that, and I think his death is particularly tragic, because he was invaluable in his line of work. Steve Irwin's level of enthusiasm for it is something that seems to be more or less unique to him, and he will very much be missed.

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9 votes

#16.5 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 4:35 PM EDT

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dungbeetlemania

His actions may well have stemmed from an effort to familiarise the public with animals and conservation efforts, but he still did make it seem acceptable to be cruel in the process. I speak from knowledge here - too many people come to African Reserves thinking its great to try to pet the animals, only to find themselves a tasty snack.

I repent - he no doubt did good in the conservation sense, but I never have, and doubt I ever will, completely agree with his man-handling methods.

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#16.6 - Tue Sep 5, 2006 2:25 AM EDT

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dungbeetlemania

From all reports it seems that he was not doing anything to annoy the ray at all. Apologies Steve.

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1 vote

#16.7 - Thu Sep 7, 2006 1:48 AM EDT

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Ansab

I'm going to cry like a Kangaroo tonight.

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3 votes

#17 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 3:20 AM EDT

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Writer X

This guy will be sorely missed. There is no one on television like him. RIP Crocodile Hunter :(

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#18 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 3:32 AM EDT

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Soroush

An unfortunate and sad incident!

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#19 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 3:43 AM EDT

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robK

OK, just putting two and two together here.

Stingrays are not that big that a ray in the water could strike a standing man's chest.
He was either holding it or in the water harassing it.

Not that I'm not deeply saddened by his death, I just doubt it was an accident.

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#20 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 4:26 AM EDT

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Cyron

OK, just putting two and two together here.

1. Stingrays are not that big that a ray in the water could strike a standing man's chest. 2. He was either holding it or in the water harassing it.

He was swimming above it in open water, which is a dangerous thing to do, as the rays reflexive response is to whip their tail up. He was swimming too close basically

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5 votes

#20.1 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 4:35 AM EDT

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MatthewM

Not that I'm not deeply saddened by his death, I just doubt it was an accident.

Its still and accident surely, Im sure he didnt want to get killed.

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2 votes

#20.2 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 5:06 AM EDT

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robK

True. Bad phrasing on my part.

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#20.3 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 2:22 PM EDT

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mrsmaded

WELL, still in shock ere in the uk.. i can not belive that steve has died,my heart and thoughts along with all of us from the uk go out to steves wife ,terri, kids ,bindie and bob also to his dad robert and best friend wes, these people have lost a great husband,dad,son,best friend,and will never fill the hole that steve will leave behind,they must always remember that steve loved and adored them all with all he had , you are all in our thoughts at this sad time ,
god bless and look after you ....
from dee from the uk , still cant belive this .. always remembered ...steve erwin the greatest ,,,,,
xxx

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2 votes

#21 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 4:33 AM EDT

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Chris Hopkins

Steve had genuine enthusiasm for what he did. Enthusiasm is addictive as the tributes to Steve testify. Such a positive, fun person. Admired worldwide.

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3 votes

#22 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 5:18 AM EDT

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Karen Dickson

I'm deeply saddened and shocked at this tragic news. Steve & Terri opened up their hearts & homes to millions of viewers & became a part of my family. My prayers & love go out to Terri, Bindi Sue, Bob & all the Irwin family & friends. Steve will always be remembered by me as one "wild & crazy" Aussie from down under. It's a sad day...

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3 votes

#23 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 5:43 AM EDT

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Jason Newton

Pretty sad story.

However, I do wish people would check for duplicates before posting. How many threads do we need on the same article?

Regards

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1 vote

#24 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 6:13 AM EDT

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ironballz

wow I never thought I would see this one really he seemed invincible. He is what got me watching animal planet and more interested into animals. It's just weird that the crocodile hunter is dead come on who here doesn't have a Steve Irwin impression. He will be missed.

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#25 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 6:16 AM EDT

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Bodhi1

Am I the only one concerned about Heaven right now? I mean, you can see Steve up there right now saying, "All right Michael, let's have a go then, right. Crikey, your a big one!" And then twisting the archangel into a pretzel.

I hope they prepared for this.

R.I.P. Steve. Crocs rule!

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3 votes

#26 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 7:06 AM EDT

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Bodhi1

"you're" instead of "your"

Edit buttons are my friend.

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#26.1 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 7:07 AM EDT

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RichardG

Found out about this when I came into work and someone was looking at the Stingray page on Wikipedia. Someone has already updated it to include Steve. Made me feel strangely sad. Some people are bigger than life and it seems very wrong when they die.

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4 votes

#27 - Mon Sep 4, 2006 8:35 AM EDT

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Stingray Kills Famed 'Crocodile Hunter'	Associated Press	Mon Sep 4	23
Steve Irwin killed by stingray	The Sydney Morning Herald	Mon Sep 4	1
Steve Irwin Dead in Australia	The Buffalo News	Mon Sep 4	0
'Crocodile Hunter' Irwin killed	BBC News	Mon Sep 4	3
'Crocodile Hunter' Death Extremely Rare, Caught on Film	National Geographic	Tue Sep 5	0

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