Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin dead | NEWS.com.auThat's... damn. You know, I always expected that if he bought the farm it'd be because something large and hungry saw him as soft and crunchy and he wasn't able to get away fast enough. But to be killed by a STINGRAY, of all things - something you practically have to step on to get it to attack you -He was killed in a freak accident in Cairns, police sources said today.
It is understood he was killed by a stingray barb that went through his chest and reportedly into his heart .He was swimming off the Low Isles at Port Douglas filming an underwater documentary when the tragedy occured.
The Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) was called about 11am (AEST) and an emergency services helicopter was flown to the crew's boat on Batt Reef, off the coast near Cairns, with a doctor and emergency services paramedic on board.
Irwin had a puncture wound to the left side of his chest and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Man. Fate works in some suck-ass ways.
Farewell, Steve Irwin - you made a lot of friends you never met, and may God put you in charge of the Celestial Zoo. Just think of the things you'll see THERE...
J.
Comments (4)
Sad. Irwin entertained and inspired a lot of people.
He will be missed.
Posted by Hammer | September 4, 2006 3:23 AM
Posted on September 4, 2006 03:23
That he will, Hammer, that he will...
J.
Posted by JLawson | September 4, 2006 9:18 AM
Posted on September 4, 2006 09:18
I always thought a croc or one of the 17 most poisonous snakes in the world, indigenous to Australia, would be the death of Steve.
But a very rare strike by a stingray, by chance hitting his heart, was unexpected.
I feel bad for his family, especially his 8 yr old girl, and 3 yr old son.
Irwin will be missed by millions.
Posted by Ben USN (Ret) | September 4, 2006 11:01 AM
Posted on September 4, 2006 11:01
Me too, Ben. Heaven knows he got up close and friendly with stuff that you or I would REALLY shy away from. But a stingray...
Dang. Goes to show that you just don't know what's gonna get you.
J.
Posted by JLawson | September 4, 2006 11:21 AM
Posted on September 4, 2006 11:21