Crocodile Hunter Dead
By Justin Gardner | Related entries in The World
But ironically enough, he wasn’t killed by a crocodile.
Instead, a stingray got him. Now, you’re probably thinking, “Who would get killed by a stingray?” and that’s a good question because people rarely die from these injuries. Sadly, this was a freak accident where the stingray’s barbed tail got Irwin in the chest and punctured his heart.
Irwin was at Batt Reef, off the remote coast of northeastern Queensland state, shooting a segment for a series called “Ocean’s Deadliest” when he swam too close to one of the animals, which have a poisonous barb on their tails, his friend and colleague John Stainton said.[...]
Crew members aboard the boat, Croc One, called emergency services in the nearest city, Cairns, and administered CPR as they rushed the boat to nearby Low Isle to meet a rescue helicopter. Medical staff pronounced Irwin dead when they arrived a short time later, Stainton said.
My thoughts go out to his family.
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September 4th, 2006 at 1:27 pm
I just want to say how much the Crocodile Hunter has changed my perception of wildlife in all faccets. I used to kill any snake I found in my backyard etc. out of ignorance. I can tell you that I wouldnt even think of doing something like that now, as a matter of fact quite the opposite. Thanks to the Croc Hunter.
RIP Steve
September 4th, 2006 at 2:48 pm
i think this really sucks that this happened. it honestly really bums me out and i fell bad this happened. i couldnt imagine how his wife and doughter feel about this. or even the guys he has worked with alot like wes. from watching his shows it opened my eyes more about animals and how great they really are if i could i would thank him for all the stuff he tought me from his show.
HE WILL FOREVER BE REMEMBERED.
September 4th, 2006 at 3:43 pm
bout time. i mean seriously… how long did he think he could flirt with death for?
September 4th, 2006 at 3:46 pm
Wow Joe, how rude and cold of you. He did it because he loved it and he knew the risks. Thanks to him people like us didn’t HAVE to put ourselves in danger to learn more about the facinating creatures found in nature.
Personally… I will miss the croc hunter. It is a very unfortunate accident and I am grateful that he died instantly.
September 4th, 2006 at 4:30 pm
i am so saddened by all this. He was a blessing for animal world. we will misss him a lot
September 4th, 2006 at 4:32 pm
i can’t believe this one of my heros of steel and nature are dead now
rest in peace steve
September 4th, 2006 at 6:06 pm
I was watching the news when I got to know about Steve’s tragedy. I could not believe my ears. I watched it 3 times in different channels to believe that. The dare devil is a real hero and I will never forget him. He is like a bridge between the animal world and the human world. I respect him for his love towards the animals and if I say, he did his best to bringing the darker side of the animals on to the small screen, I am sure every one will agree.
Lets all pray for him. May his soul rest in peace.
September 4th, 2006 at 7:05 pm
He was an amazing person and lived a daily life that was beyond anything normal people experience ever. The world is a shade darker without him in it. My thoughts go out to his family, he will be missed.
September 4th, 2006 at 7:34 pm
I would like to offer my condolences to Steve’s family. May God be with you at this sad time.
I was deeply saddened when my son called me to tell me the news at work today. Steve certainly taught us all a lot about animals, & I personally enjoyed watching his shows ~ He will be missed.
As for Joe and his rude comment above, please have a little respect for Steve’s family. Just think about how your family would feel if they had just lost you and someone made such a rude and disrespectful comment about you.
As they say, if you can’t say something good, don’t say anything at all!
September 4th, 2006 at 7:46 pm
It seems unreal. He was such an incredible and brave guy. I send my best wishes to his wife and two children. I will always remember the days when my little brother and I would sit in front of the tv in awe of his courage. He taught so many people so much- I am saddened that he did not have a chance to teach us more.
we’ll all miss you croc hunter
September 4th, 2006 at 8:32 pm
I still can’t believe it…….I will miss him so much> I have learned about his love and appreciation for any kind of animals…
He was part of them, He knew about them more any other person.
He will never be forgotten!! He will be in my heart.
I will miss you…….. God Bless you and your beautiful family
September 4th, 2006 at 8:58 pm
im going to jump into this lake filled with crcodiles,…. just to see what happens!!
September 4th, 2006 at 9:21 pm
I felt that Steve was ALWAYS flirting with disaster, but that in no way diminishes the spirit and the passion he showed towards his craft. Maybe it in fact caused us all to fall in love a little more with the world around us and appreciate it a lottle, no, a lot more. God be with his family.
September 4th, 2006 at 10:26 pm
Finally the animals won’t be disturbed by this antagonist anymore. Listen to them cheer.
September 4th, 2006 at 11:43 pm
kyle you are gunna die you idot!
September 4th, 2006 at 11:48 pm
i’m going to try it.It looks fun!! kyle u dummy
September 4th, 2006 at 11:49 pm
i like meat
September 5th, 2006 at 12:25 am
I just think that it is weird that the animal that killed the crock hunter you can pet at your neighborhood zoo….
thats kinda messed up
September 5th, 2006 at 1:41 am
really, i can’t believe dis…it was amazing to watch him with animals..he was a real hero…i miss you alot…god bless you n ur family…
September 5th, 2006 at 8:10 am
OMFG WTF!!?!?!?!?! i heard that steve died and i was like “OMFG WTF HOW!?!?!?!”
he was a great guy im sad he died and i hope his wife and daughter and freinds are ok!
September 5th, 2006 at 8:16 am
joe Says:
September 4th, 2006 at 3:43 pm
bout time. i mean seriously… how long did he think he could flirt with death for?
seriously dude thats rude. if u died would u like some1 saying something like that to you!?!?!?!?!
no i didnt think so!
September 5th, 2006 at 9:20 am
Wow I cant believe dis he was my role model i miss him
R.I.P STeve
September 5th, 2006 at 11:06 am
i am sorry steve you were great
September 5th, 2006 at 4:28 pm
Krykie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 5th, 2006 at 4:29 pm
learned alot more from steve then paul hogan in the crocodile dundee
R.I.P.
September 6th, 2006 at 5:44 am
A great man, a hero to all, Steve Irwin! The legend!
http://www.ripsteve-irwin.blogspot.com
September 6th, 2006 at 7:44 am
this is a tradgedy. Steve taught me everything!
R.I.P. steve
September 6th, 2006 at 8:01 pm
I was so sad to hear this i have been watching him since i was a kid. he was always so informative and full of energy. A truely unique individual. may he rest in peace and god bless him and his family.
September 6th, 2006 at 10:24 pm
He treated wild animals like circus exhibits all the while shouting and laughing all the way to the bank. He was a blatant self promoter and died because of his own stupidity. ITS A SHAME MANY PEOPLE CAN’T GET THIS IN PERSPECTIVE.
September 6th, 2006 at 10:41 pm
We all loved him…as inhabitants of this planet, and this universe, we learned more about our past and our future from Steve Irwin, than any other generation in history. Steve Irwin, who will admirably always be known as the Crocodile Hunter, when in reality he was so much bigger. Neil Armstrong may have set foot on the moon, but it was Steve Irwin who opened our eyes and that of our children about the creatures here on earth in a way only Steve was capable of. He was a world-wide educator and appreciator of prehistoric life, and advocate for saving our planet.
There are not enough words to express our collective grief…Steve, we love you, we miss you, and to his wife and children, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
September 7th, 2006 at 1:38 am
Steve was a life changing person. He always held everyones interest. He was my favourite person who worked with animals. Everyone will miss you, Steve!
I hope you rest peacefully!
God Bless You
along with your family who will be having the hardest times they’ve ever had!
September 7th, 2006 at 3:05 am
he was my inspiration he taught me that life has many things in it wild life most beutifull he was one of the best people who i have ever know it is so sad to hear about his death he was the only one who was daring charming ,hot ,beautifull ,and good with aminals
This world i going to miss him alot because he was the best of the best in my opinion he should not be named crock hunter but he should be named ANIMAL LOVER because he love them with his heart
May God be with him and his family who are going to miss him alot there is a long path that they are going to face all by them May God give them strength
i pray to God that he give him a special place in Heaven
We all will miss u alot and love u even more by the day
With luv Amdy and my family
May God be with ur family
September 7th, 2006 at 3:12 am
Steve we miss u alot u taught ever one how wonderfull life is with animals it was so sad to hear that u died by an animal i wish that this freak accident wouldent have happened if it was possible i would have turned the world around But thats not possible May God be with u and give ur family the strength that they need to move on May God bless ur daughters
May u rest in peace
We Luv u alot and miss u alot
GOD BLESS UR FAMILY
September 7th, 2006 at 3:18 am
Steve i miss u alot Buddy i miss u alot!
i cant find words to tell the world how deeply sad i am
May God be with U and ur family
September 7th, 2006 at 8:19 am
In a world where we seem to spend less and less time with our own families its kinda sad to see all this public grieving over a television star…you would think that half the above comments came from close personal friends, but no just from people who enjoyed watching Mr Irwins “entertainment” on the tube.
To descibe him as lover of animals is a bit odd…I doubt the native animals he teased and tormented would feel that way.
September 8th, 2006 at 1:50 am
what mr jb said is odd i mean Steve never teased any animal he had always loved them though taking care of them was a great challange whic he took and no one i mean no one has this much strong heart to do so How could u accept to control a crock with his such massive weight or a python which has such poerfull Claws it would be Rood to say that he teased animals
And secondly i am not his relative i am just an ordinary Person living in Pakistan WHo Loved watching his Heroic shows I loved his was way of talking and doing things
Mr JB it is not necessary that u should be a relative to feel sad for some one Because where Hearts are Connected u dont need relationships In todays world no one cares for any one and u are talking about Relations
People Loved Steve Irvan Alot he was inspiration to many people Mayn loved him and still love him and miss him
Again Mr jb
It is not necessary to have relation with some one but connection of heart is necessary ok Keep that in mind
September 10th, 2006 at 4:42 pm
I wrote this little croc rock tune for Steve. I thought I’d share it with the rest of you too:
Crocodile Hunter
words and music by Bruce L. Thiessen, aka Dr. BLT (c)2006
http://www.drblt.net/music/crocodileHunter.mp3
September 12th, 2006 at 11:40 pm
good bye maaty
September 20th, 2006 at 11:29 am
What a lot of fuss over a silly man !
September 25th, 2006 at 9:14 pm
it is very sad what has happened to the croc. hunter and very strange at the same time but i am glad that his daughter is going to take his place.
September 25th, 2006 at 9:14 pm
i am glad that his daughter is going to take his place.
October 30th, 2007 at 9:03 am
billie joe armstrong lyrics…
I Googled for something completely different, but found your page…and have to say thanks. nice read….
April 22nd, 2008 at 2:46 am
im looking for the song that his daughter wrote for him after his death
wich was mixed with the song heaven