Steve Irwin (Crocodile Hunter) is dead.

**cowboyz** · 4th September 2006, 21:09

Originally Posted by Drum

Seems it is true.

Dont try this at home!

Damn. I was going to try this at home tonight. Now I need a new plan for that stingray in my bathtub.

**Finn** · 4th September 2006, 21:12

Originally Posted by skidMark

ps. the wife still does not know as she is tramping in tasmania i think thats bloodey awful that it's all ove the news and she doesn't even know yet...do the media have no respect....bastards

Better hope she doesn't check KB then. Bloody bikers.

**James Deuce** · 4th September 2006, 21:19

She does know and the Tassie Police told her before the media released the story. Just read it on BBC World.

**kro** · 4th September 2006, 21:32

As much of a tragedy that it is, the inevitability of his demise was always there. The man could not just stand back and point at the snake/spider/croc, he always had to touch, he couldn't just look.

**Edbear** · 4th September 2006, 21:49

We were over there in June for our youngest daughter's wedding and while I stayed behind due to a shortage of transport, the rest of my family went to the Australia Zoo and watched Steve and his family while they clowned around putting on shows and generally having a ball together. My wife said it was touching to see the happiness, the carefree funloving attitude he and Terri displayed with the kids. Our No. 1 Son-in Law took photos as they had our little Grandson with them so they could show him as he got older.

Never thought it would be the last we would see of him.

**sprocket** · 4th September 2006, 21:56

Crikey......im gonna miss that guy, sad to hear, RIP THE COROC HUNTER

**metric** · 4th September 2006, 21:59

R I P Steve... condolences to family & friends... he did more in one short lifetime than many could ever dream / hope to achieve

**Timber020** · 4th September 2006, 22:07

He was so passionate about what he did, his death isnt a big suprise but I think the world is the richer for having him around. I had alot of respect for the guy.

Lets not forget to wear sunscreen, as it protects us from the harmful rays.

**Indiana_Jones** · 4th September 2006, 22:35

Sad news.

-Indy

**Winston001** · 4th September 2006, 22:49

I'm moved and impressed by this thread. I'd bling all of you if I could. So many threads here can be robust with any sentiment being roundly thrashed. All part of the fun normally, but this isn't something to joke about.

Just posted on another forum where there were a suprising number of "he's a dick" comments.

I felt very sad when I heard that Steve Irwin had died. For adults, the guy seemed like a 10 year old boy on speed. But for children, and some adults like me, he was just magic.

His enthusiasm and passion for wild creatures has influenced millions of young people. His documentaries introduced city kids and their parents to animals which were little known or feared and showed that every living thing has a beauty and it's place in the world.

I've taken my children to Australia Zoo twice and they loved it each time. I did too. Just watched a Steve Irwin doco a fortnight ago - he was checking out spitting cobras and komodo dragons. I've never seen such good footage of the dragons before.

I know many adults thought he was just too much but the guy was genuine. Really, he was just a big kid. Sometimes we should let go our grown-up cynicism and simply enjoy passion and enthusiasm.

A sad day.

**WINJA** · 4th September 2006, 22:55

Originally Posted by Darryboy

Sad news. It's been reported that Steve Irwin has died after a stingray barb caught him in the chest.

IT PROLLY SAW HIS MOVIE AND DECIDED TO GET REVENGE

**WINJA** · 4th September 2006, 22:58

Originally Posted by Sniper

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au...0-1702,00.html

Poor bugger, I actually liked him

REALLY? CAUSE HE WAS DEAD AGAINST FOREIGN SPECIES

**bugjuice** · 4th September 2006, 23:07

RIP Steve..
Must admit, it took me a while to warm to his ways, mostly cos I thought it was a front. But for someone to bang on as hard and as passionately as he did, you can't fake that.. Sad shame to one of a few genuine people who do something incredible with their lives. Wasn't by a croc which most people would have bet, but at least it wasn't by something wasteful like a drunk driver.

RIP Steve..

**APPLE** · 4th September 2006, 23:08

i pray his soul is at peace man,he woz a hard case dude, wozn't he???hahaha use to make me laugh wen this snake woz tryin to kill him,and he woz holdin it by the tail sayin,''your alright mate?your alright?.....hahaha, classic austailian,dumb as f***,but he new his shit,and thats wot i liked about him.to any aussie kiwibikers out there,you,and his family hav my condolences.

mr crocodile hunter''