don't you find it odd that Steve was killed by a stingray stabbing him in the HEART
i see it as some kind of "gentle goodbye" from this world because Steve wasn't expecting stingray to be dangerous so maybe it happened quickly and peacefully because he wasn't afraid of them. i love Steve so much and while I definitely don't understand why his life was taken away so early I do think that the way he died carries some kind of deeper message
maybe that we need to appreciate all that Steve has done for us and become more like him. Having just one intense fighter for the nature's wellbeing isn't enough.
what do you think
thanks
ps) please do not write that Steve's work involved danger. you can die any time doing no matter what. and most importantly, do not write Steve disrespected the nature because that was his true love apart from his family.
2006-09-11 07:53:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Around the world, instead of silence, may we all yelp out a loud "CRIKEY!!!’ all at once…
2006-09-13 19:58:39 · answer #1 · answered by stoptheinsanity_73 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His documentary producer and longtime friend John Stainton was with him when he died.
"The world has lost a great wildlife icon, a passionate conservationist and one of the proudest dads on the planet," Stainton told the Australian Broadcasting Corp.
"He left this world in a peaceful and happy state of mind. He would have said, 'Crocs rule.'"
Irwin and a cameraman were snorkelling in shallow water when the intrepid animal-lover swam over the stingray, which then stuck out the barb, Stainton said, adding he believed his friend died instantly.
Irwin was famous for his enthusiasm for wildlife and his catchword "Crikey!" in his television program Crocodile Hunter. First broadcast in Australia in 1992, the program was picked up by the Discovery network, catapulting Irwin to international fame.
Carmel Robertson, with the Australian Broadcasting Corp., told CBC News that Australians are in shock.
"People can't believe that the man they thought was quite invincible is dead," she said.
2006-09-11 20:29:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do think it was odd that he died in the manner he did. I wish it was not so as well since it is almost impossible to find someone so energetic and passionate about saving/protecting and exploring nature and all types of animals.
The reason for his death could be that the Creator may have another task for him in Heaven maybe overseeing all of the animals that die in the world.
We will miss him dearly.
2006-09-11 14:59:44 · answer #3 · answered by c4char 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Gently Goodbye"??!?!?! A Freakin STINGRAY violently stabbed THROUGH his ribs and pierced his heart.
There is no deeper message there. Lessons learned? Don't F*CK with mother nature.
Agree or not. He had a career that he knew he could suffer deadly consiquiences from. That was his choice. And no, he didn't disrespect nature, but obviously didn't respect its wrath.
2006-09-11 15:05:27 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are LOTS of people who do the same thing as Irwin..most are not on TV though. No, it's not odd how he was killed..afterall..he was swimming with stingrays and it was a tragic accident. I'm shocked that he was not killed sooner.
2006-09-11 14:56:38 · answer #5 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i too loved his work and know how great he was but he did not understand the ocean like the land . it was a freak thing and sad. alot of freak things happen like the 2 people who were no 1 in people dying i am talking princess di and john john. people we idolize and were probably the most wrote about people in the world . so ............i don't know alot goes on and yes the bigger picture if we knew it would be shocking.
2006-09-11 15:01:03 · answer #6 · answered by tistaskpickmine 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enough on S.I. Goodness he was only a man who loved animals as a lot of people do..I wished everyone that has ever died due to an animal would get as much attention as he has..I hate it happen and I feel for his family but he wasn't that important of a man to me..Get on with your life already..He was just a normal man...
2006-09-11 15:00:55 · answer #7 · answered by Just Dreamin' 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Frankly, it was a miracle he did not die sooner in life. The chances he took, as safe as he wanted to belive them to be, were ridiculous. *shrugs* I am not a fan. Have seen his show a few times. He was a showboater. Plain and simple. This is an unfortunate, but really, expected end to his life.
2006-09-11 15:01:49 · answer #8 · answered by Quietman40 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋