SYDNEY (AFP) - Iconic Aussie wildlife daredevil Steve Irwin has died as he loved living: seeking out the world's most dangerous and exotic creatures in their own domain.
But, in a strange twist, it was one of the less dangerous creatures that he has confronted that ultimately claimed his life.
The ebullient environmentalist, one of Australia's best known exports, was killed when he was lashed in the chest by a stingray's poison barb while filming underwater on the Great Barrier Reef on Monday.
"We have probably lost one of the most passionate wildlife people on this earth," said Irwin's producer John Stainton, who was filming with Irwin when his heart was pierced by the stingray's venomous tail.
Irwin's overflowing passion for animals, reptiles, fish and other creatures -- however deadly they might have been -- was a lifelong affair that made him a household name across the world.
2006-09-04 04:33:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
This is shocking and terribly sad. I remember as a kid staying up late with my dad watching him do these amazing stunts. If an animal were to kill him, you would think it's a crocodile. He was so very cool, and me and my sister was actually watching a rerun of crocodile hunter last month. He was a wonderful wildlife expert and it's just so hard to believe that he's actually gone. He brought on so much joy and thrills to millions of people, including me. He died doing what he loves best. Moment of silence people! ... ... ...
2006-09-04 04:58:09 · answer #1 · answered by nichellecomicbookgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm really sad too.. its such a shame, such a great loss to the world... i'd really miss him.. i loved his shows, the way he is, the happenings in his zoo and among the people he works with and his family.... i wanted to meet him personally but never got a chance to do so... really sad.. will miss this guy badly...
2006-09-04 05:59:47 · answer #2 · answered by Felicia C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just loved him. Its really sad. I always used to think that after gowing up, I would meet him someday, but now its all over.
2006-09-05 00:59:58 · answer #3 · answered by Scoob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't imagine that he's gone now. You would say that he'll go on with his job untill he's like 90 years old or something, but I just CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!! Nobody can do things like him! I'm gonna miss him very much! =O
2006-09-04 04:39:59 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ Chelsea Blue ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm so sad. i luved that show.
2006-09-04 04:38:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋