09-04-2006, 12:57 AM
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Crikey! Steve Irwin Killed by Stingray
David Williams
September 4, 2006 - 3:35PM
Television personality and environmentalist Steve Irwin has died after being stung by a stingray while filming off north Queensland.
Known worldwide as the Crocodile Hunter, the 44-year-old was famous for his enthusiasm for wildlife and his catchcry "Crikey!''.
The Queensland Police Service issued a statement saying Mr Irwin collapsed after being stung at Batt Reef, Low Isles off Port Douglas about 11am. He had been filming a documentary.
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09-04-2006, 01:10 AM
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I always thought a croc'd get him.
Crikey!!
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09-04-2006, 03:22 AM
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wow - a shocker...
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09-04-2006, 04:37 AM
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Very sad....now his kids will have to grow up without him.
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09-04-2006, 04:44 AM
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He was unique. Sad that it may have been too much for his own good.
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09-04-2006, 05:59 AM
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His kids'll grow up with an Icon, not a father.
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09-04-2006, 09:42 AM
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I can't get over this!!!!
Poor guy.
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09-04-2006, 10:04 AM
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It is going to be a loss to the animal and environmental communities I am sure, but at the same time, how many of us will be able to say that we went out doing what we loved??
I'm fairly sure that I won't be in that catagory.
RIP Steve, and thanks for all the lessons.
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09-04-2006, 10:04 AM
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Last news story said the sting ray peirced his heart and that is what killed him.
R.I.P. Steve
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09-04-2006, 10:46 AM
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With much respect of the mentioned work he did to educate and rectify attitudes toward the environment we are part of, he chose to live on the edge with even his children being involved with a publicity backlash. Perhaps his last lesson to us all is to learn how sharp the edge is and enough visits WILL cut, regardless who we are. 
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09-04-2006, 10:47 AM
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Wow, his poor kids.......too bad.
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09-06-2006, 09:06 PM
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R.I.P. Steve. We'll miss you.
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