digger Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 just heard the mad croc handler has been killed by a sting ray barb to the chest.bizarre way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcha Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 First thing I heard when I woke up. All I could say was Crikey! Story here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quist Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Well he lived close to the edge for a long time. I admired him but wouldn't copy him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 To be honest though, He was never going to die of old age. The way he used to poke sticks at snakes and crocodiles. Cheers Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 I'll give him his dues, i've sure he genuinly loved wildlife and conservation but for the purposes of TV you just don't poke that **** with sticks and wind them up, i don't agree with that, he was a bit of a sensationalist and i'm suprised it didn't happen earlier. But still, the guys dead and that's not a good thing. Wife and ttwo kids left behind is very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 A sad loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Poor guy. I got my interest in snakes and reptiles from him and grew up addicted to Crocodile Hunter. RIP Steve Irwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilv Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Someone on the radio just said quite rightly that he aggravated dangerous animals for a living. Stingrays don't sting unless they are under attack. People usually get stung on the foot after treading on them. The fact that he was stabbed through the heart by one tells a lot - remember how he used to jump out of boats and wrestle in the water with crocodiles...... Had it coming I'm afraid. He played russian roulette for a long time and got away with it. Mind - having said all that, if there's any justice in the world, one day I'll be stamped to death by a giant buck rabbit. Off out to murder a few more just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 A sad loss, feel for his wife and kids. I know he did some crazy stuff, but what he has done for Australian wildlife is truly amazing. I was lucky enough to go to his zoo, just wish i had seen him STEVE IRWIN R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 A sad day indeed, he did much for charities and the australian wildlife. Known the world over for his exploits and his enthusiasm. RIP Steve Irwin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronttuk Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 i think its a sad loss,even if you dont agree with his methods uve got to agree he had balls of steel !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno 357 Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 All the years of winding up snakes and crocs he get killed by a fish "he who lives by the sword............................." Jonno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie 1 Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 He was a true insiration and i wish i had met him. it is a real shame he had to go so soon but he will always be remembered. R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 I reckon it's a scam. He's been reported dead before. Getting stung through the heart by a sting ray - sounds like that would need practising! Also, they said his wife couldn't be contacted because she was climbing a mountain - I can't believe they would put this on general release without contacing her first. We shall see. Anyways, if he has croaked it would be a shame - we need more characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 She has been contacted and they have confirmation about his death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiiish1987 Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 It's a sad day indeed. I know alot of people disagree with the methods he used yet fail to realise that was the way you have to be with such creatures. He knew his job was dangerous but he loved it. He was at the forefront of reptile research inn the natural environment and I hope that australia zoo continue his work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodmedod.one Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Balls of steel, brains of ****. You cannot expect to die of old age when you wind up dangerous animals for a living. Still, he died doing what he enjoyed and he certainly led an exciting life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 I enjoyed the novelty of his programmes when he first appeared on TV, but quickly became bored with his "style", which I think took over his programmes and ruined their intelligent content (for me). Even though I was not a fan, its a shame to read about the death of anyone at the age of 44. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno 357 Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Will the crocs be crying crocodile tears :( :yp: :yp: Can anyone remember when he feed to croc in a closed pen with his 1 month old baby under his arm. He then came on TV to justify is actions that it would take a meteorite to hit the earth and cause a earth quake of 6.6 on the B*ll**** scales for him to loose his balance At least his wife doesn't have to explain to life insurance company that he wasn't eaten by a croc Jonno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 In my opinion not only did this man bring us an untold wealth of information about spiecies that you and I never new existed, but he also stirred the imagination of countless kids around the world. Through him kids shut off their nintendos, x boxs, computers, and tvs, and went exploring for both real and imaginary creatures. That to me is an amazing accomplishment in this day and era. The man lived his life to the fullest doing what he loved to do not what he was forced to do to make a living, how many can say the same. My sincere sympathys to his Wife, Terri and his Children, Bindi and Robert (Bob) NTTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewyjack.22 Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 In my opinion not only did this man bring us an untold wealth of information about spiecies that you and I never new existed, but he also stirred the imagination of countless kids around the world. Through him kids shut off their nintendos, x boxs, computers, and tvs, and went exploring for both real and imaginary creatures. That to me is an amazing accomplishment in this day and era. The man lived his life to the fullest doing what he loved to do not what he was forced to do to make a living, how many can say the same. My sincere sympathys to his Wife, Terri and his Children, Bindi and Robert (Bob) NTTF Well said nttf, he had me on the edge of my seat a few times R.I.P steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcha Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Apparently as a child his favorite T.V programme was stingray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 I know his programmes were Worldwide, but I am surprised to have received emails from friends abroad, asking me if I have heard the terrible news. He was obviously a lot more popular than I realised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 I totally agree with NTTF, A sad loss to the world of conservation whatever methods he used. How many people would have paid much attention to his programs if he had just pointed and said "thats a croc" or thats "a snake". he entertained and informed. My condolences go out to his family and friends. Regards Sutty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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