That guy was great. He just loved what he did.
2006-09-04 07:51:19 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
It is sad when anyone dies. This is posted on www.crocodilehunter.com
Media statement – 4 September 2006
Steve Irwin
At 11am today, the 4th September 2006, Steve Irwin was fatally wounded by a stingray barb to his heart whilst filming a sequence on Batt Reef off Port Douglas for his daughter’s new TV series.
Emergency services were called from Cairns Rescue Base and met Croc One, Steve’s rescue vessel at Low Isle on the Great Barrier Reef.
The Croc One crew performed constant CPR during the thirty minute dash to Low Isle, but the medical staff pronounced Steve dead at approx. 12 noon.
His producer and closest friend, John Stainton said on Croc One today,
“The world has lost a great wildlife icon, a passionate conservationist and one of the proudest Dads on the planet. He died doing what he loves best and left this world in a happy and peaceful state of mind. Crocs Rule!”
2006-09-04 07:56:56 · answer #1 · answered by pipi08_2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This question has been all over the site, but yes, he was great. I always thought he was a bit on the crazy side, wrestling crocodiles and such, but he was a great guy and it was his passion, to work with animals.
He's gone, but definatley not forgotten in the hearts of people all over the world.
2006-09-04 07:53:17 · answer #2 · answered by ChaiTea 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know! It's easy to say you saw it coming given his line of work, but at the same time, it's just really weird to think that he's actually dead. I suppose it's at least nice that he died doing what he loved, but it's quite unfortunate that his children will have to grow up without a father. I feel like I did when John Candy died. You could sort of see it coming, but you seriously didn't expect that it would actually happen.
2006-09-04 07:54:39 · answer #3 · answered by elizabeth_ashley44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i will never forget the image of steve irwin talking to the camera while sharks were in a feeding frenzy all around him while he stood in the water...the guy was a crazy kook but he was fascinating, funny and very entertaining...i kind of felt one day his luck would run out the way he took risks dealing with wildlife but i would never have guessed it would take a stingray to be the culprit....my condolences to his friends and family....he was one of a kind and his legacy will continue as his shows run on animal planet
2006-09-05 03:18:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We're all very shocked. I don't know what the zoo will do without him. He's done so much for the zoo, the environment and it's a big loss,
Steve, from all God's creatures, thank you. Rest in peace, :-(
2006-09-04 08:49:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is...I feel sorry for his wife and children I'm sure they will miss him. However I personally can't mourn over someone's death who dangles enfants in front of a crocodile.
2006-09-04 07:57:35 · answer #6 · answered by koukla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is -- but unlike many -- he died doing what he loved. Those of us who watched him will always be richer for what we learned from him and the wild animals. He will definately be missed.
2006-09-04 07:57:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah it is sad. i loved him and watching his cool shows. you actually learned something from it. the world will miss him. think of his children, growing up fatherless. but at least he died loving what he was doing. RIP.
2006-09-04 07:55:36 · answer #8 · answered by aznsodagurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never been so sad for any person on TV dying over how sad i am for him
2006-09-04 07:53:30 · answer #9 · answered by Coxie Megan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i thought he was great, and it's sad that he died but it had to happen some time. he took many risks. i feel for his family right now :(
2006-09-04 07:53:14 · answer #10 · answered by advicemom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋