Steve Irwin (the crocodile hunter) dies - Page 3

Bungleau · 09-04-2006, 11:01 AM

I read that he was filming a documentary on the ocean's most dangerous animals. He passed a little too close above this stingray, and it reacted... RIP.

Apparently his wife has now been told, and she's told the kids.

'Tis a sad day, really. He was truly someone who loved what he did, even if it seemed corny to the rest of the world. "Look at this girl! She's a real beauty..."

Lavindathar · 09-04-2006, 11:45 AM

I did do a bit of research on Dasyatids (see I learnt a new word!), purely because of this incident, and it says if there back is brushed their tales rise automatically, and can't be prevented...

Much the same as we have to close our eyes when we sneeze.

So it seems like he was just unlucky.

Larry_OHF · 09-04-2006, 11:45 AM

When I first read it, I thought that it was an odd way to die, given that he's been in worse situations before and that a sting ray is not the world's most dangerous animal...I mean...my kids were petting some baby ones in a shallow pool at the aquarium a few weeks ago.

Dragonshadow · 09-04-2006, 04:28 PM

RIP - he will be missed by many. I guess he went out doing what he loved.

SpiritWarrior · 09-04-2006, 04:59 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060904...e_060904125339

Saw it too. It is terrible but as others have said, he danced with danger every day of his life so he probably would have wanted to go out that way. Still, he was very young with a wife and kid.

[ 09-04-2006, 05:00 PM: Message edited by: SpiritWarrior ]

Felix The Assassin · 09-04-2006, 10:10 PM

Some Beach!
A true animal advocate, and a helluva TV personality.-RIP

Dave_the_quack · 09-04-2006, 10:52 PM

People keep saying it's the way he would have wanted to go. Bullshit to that, I say. Honestly, Steve would be turning in his grave right now, cursing that a croc didn't chomp his head off. There have only been 7 deaths from Stingrays worldwide.

It bugs me that half of Australia (and probably the world) found out before his wife did. It also bugs me that his kids are now fatherless. But what really bugs me is that he was such an amazing environmentalist, and that he's no longer around to continue his crusade for animal rights.

Yesterday, Australia lost it's most modern-day recognised icon. RIP, Steve.

Balintherlas · 09-04-2006, 10:53 PM

I've never heard of anyone getting killed by a sting ray

Sever · 09-05-2006, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dave_the_quack:
But what really bugs me is that he was such an amazing environmentalist, and that he's no longer around to continue his crusade for animal rights.

I don't think it'll be long before we see a "Steve Irwin Foundation" or somesuch. The man may have died, but it'll take a bit more than a stingray to kill his legacy. It's a dead set certainty that his wife and kids will carry the torch.

Harkoliar · 09-05-2006, 01:54 AM

Just saw it.. cant believe it. RIP

Of all things a stingray...

09-04-2006, 11:01 AM	#21
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	I read that he was filming a documentary on the ocean's most dangerous animals. He passed a little too close above this stingray, and it reacted... RIP. Apparently his wife has now been told, and she's told the kids. 'Tis a sad day, really. He was truly someone who loved what he did, even if it seemed corny to the rest of the world. "Look at this girl! She's a real beauty..." __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

09-04-2006, 11:45 AM	#22
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 40 Posts: 4,729	I did do a bit of research on Dasyatids (see I learnt a new word!), purely because of this incident, and it says if there back is brushed their tales rise automatically, and can't be prevented... Much the same as we have to close our eyes when we sneeze. So it seems like he was just unlucky. __________________ =@

09-04-2006, 11:45 AM	#23
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	When I first read it, I thought that it was an odd way to die, given that he's been in worse situations before and that a sting ray is not the world's most dangerous animal...I mean...my kids were petting some baby ones in a shallow pool at the aquarium a few weeks ago. __________________

09-04-2006, 04:28 PM	#24
Dragonshadow Quth-Maren Join Date: February 17, 2003 Location: Portsmouth Age: 35 Posts: 4,145	RIP - he will be missed by many. I guess he went out doing what he loved. __________________ aka Loc der Graf, Quillruke

09-04-2006, 04:59 PM	#25
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060904...e_060904125339 Saw it too. It is terrible but as others have said, he danced with danger every day of his life so he probably would have wanted to go out that way. Still, he was very young with a wife and kid. [ 09-04-2006, 05:00 PM: Message edited by: SpiritWarrior ] __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

09-04-2006, 10:10 PM	#26
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 62 Posts: 3,608	Some Beach! A true animal advocate, and a helluva TV personality.-RIP __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

09-04-2006, 10:52 PM	#27
Dave_the_quack Baaz Draconian Join Date: August 22, 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia. Age: 40 Posts: 737	People keep saying it's the way he would have wanted to go. Bullshit to that, I say. Honestly, Steve would be turning in his grave right now, cursing that a croc didn't chomp his head off. There have only been 7 deaths from Stingrays worldwide. It bugs me that half of Australia (and probably the world) found out before his wife did. It also bugs me that his kids are now fatherless. But what really bugs me is that he was such an amazing environmentalist, and that he's no longer around to continue his crusade for animal rights. Yesterday, Australia lost it's most modern-day recognised icon. RIP, Steve.

09-04-2006, 10:53 PM	#28
Balintherlas Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 22, 2003 Location: Ohio, Go Tribe Age: 39 Posts: 1,131	I've never heard of anyone getting killed by a sting ray __________________ Veni, Vidi, Vici

09-05-2006, 01:54 AM	#30
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 42 Posts: 5,556	Just saw it.. cant believe it. RIP Of all things a stingray... __________________ Catch me if you can..

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