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Post by Auburn Mariner on Sept 4, 2006 14:30:32 GMT 10
Triple M newsreader Sasha Higlett has just announced that the Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin has reportedly been pronounced dead in Port Douglas, QLD.
He was filming an underwater documentary off Port Douglas when he encountered a Sting Ray. The Ray apparently attacked him, piercing his lung.
Attempts were made to revive him, but was apparently pronounced DOA at Hospital.
Reports are sketchy right now, but this is NOT a joke.
RIP Steve. What terrible news.
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Post by alicia on Sept 4, 2006 14:36:49 GMT 10
Its on NineMSN aswell Auburn. I think its real.
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Post by Pollock on Sept 4, 2006 14:41:00 GMT 10
I've found it on a web site aswell.
He was a true character in australia and around the world.
He will be greatly missed.
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Post by Auburn Mariner on Sept 4, 2006 14:41:48 GMT 10
It's on the SMH online as well. I thought it may be a carve up, Teriyaki, but this has actually happened. The environment has lost a very dedicated advocate, and we have lost a pretty decent and passionate Australian.
Condolences to his wife, young kids and extended family.
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Post by blackadder on Sept 4, 2006 14:44:24 GMT 10
Has been confirmed as real To say I am in a state of shock is a understatement, apparently something like this happening is a million to one. My condolences to his wife Terri, and daughter Bindi and son Bob. R.I.P Steve  |
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Post by Melsy on Sept 4, 2006 14:47:58 GMT 10
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Post by alicia on Sept 4, 2006 14:51:08 GMT 10
That's awful news. Plus he's got two young children. Its really sad.
My condolences to his family.
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Post by Nah. on Sept 4, 2006 15:42:15 GMT 10
 *** In memory of the one and only Steve Irwin 1962 - 2006 We love you Steve! *** |
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Post by sideshow on Sept 4, 2006 15:51:39 GMT 10
. <speechless>
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Post by Jimmydinho on Sept 4, 2006 16:38:30 GMT 10
i got a lump in my throat, he wasnt just an ambassador for australia, but nature in a whole.
he was one of my heros and a generally nice guy, the most upsetting thing is that i will never be able to meet him, which is one of the things i most wanted to do.
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Post by DJ on Sept 4, 2006 16:43:41 GMT 10
Rest in peace Steve - the work you have done for all animals and australia is unbelievable! Such a shame to lose such a great character!
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Post by lilkwasnik on Sept 4, 2006 17:47:45 GMT 10
aww!
rest in peace steve erwin!
an idol to many.
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Post by baby bearinator on Sept 4, 2006 17:53:00 GMT 10
thats realy sad.Hes the least person u think would die from somthing to do with animals.N i thought sting rays were kool n nice.I was wrong.
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Post by johnnywarren on Sept 4, 2006 18:02:27 GMT 10
a sad day for all aussies. RIP Steve.
Condolences to wife and kids.
Still feel shocked about it all
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Post by Candy on Sept 4, 2006 18:28:18 GMT 10
Just watched the news segment on channel nine about it. Its so sad to hear, i feel so sorry for his family and two young kids. RIP STEVE |
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Post by LeedsMariner#4 on Sept 4, 2006 18:59:10 GMT 10
Shocking news!
One of those things that is very hard to believe
RIP Steve
Feel very sorry for his wife and young children
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Post by Pete on Sept 4, 2006 19:10:13 GMT 10
From what I've seen on the TEN news, he was swimming above the Ray and it raised it's barbs and struck him in the heart. Ouch! was what I first thought. Then sorrow that someone who had such a great enthusiasm for the nature in our world is no longer with us. Very saddened that he's left behind a young family.
He was a man who lived with the wild animal kingdom and did better than most, to communicate to the rest of us, the beauty and diversity of the animals in our world. He obviously knew the risks involved when he ventured into their world, but was never afraid to get up close and personal with these animals so we could appreciate them better from the safety of our lounge room.
His accent and on screen enthusiasm did make him unique, but you couldn't help but get drawn into the story he was telling. The story he did on the biggest motherf*** of dragons in Indonesia had me speechless. These things eat goats in one gulp, and here he was crawling in for a close up shot!
May he Rest in Peace.
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Post by dru on Sept 4, 2006 19:13:07 GMT 10
It is a damn shame, his conservation work will be sorely missed. just hoping that his zoo is viable enought to stay open without the income of his tv shows. at least he loved what he did for work and in that died doing what he loved.
stingrays like any animal will attack when provoked, with Steve Irwin this was always a possibility. also heard that he might of been stung by a type of poisinous jellyfish.
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Post by Farthing on Sept 4, 2006 19:37:42 GMT 10
RIP steve,
This was shocking when i heard it in the middle of last period today. we will all remember you steve for you funny moments, your really bad movie and all the great work you have done for wild animals
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Post by Andy on Sept 4, 2006 19:44:07 GMT 10
Rest in peace Steve! He was an absolute legend and did wonders around the world. It's a massive loss!
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