Steve Irwin's death & meaning?

Question

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.

Answer 1

Personally, I think most people live long uneventful lives. However, in Steve's case, he lived more in a year than most of us do in an entire lifetime.

Furthermore, the fact that a benevolent sea creature took his life, is baffling. Maybe, his untimely death is a 'wake up call' to some of us "lost souls"? No, I don't think that is the reason for his death, but, it may well be the lesson to be learned?

I've taken a few risks, too. And, I'm amazed that I'm still around. In fact, the animals I've had to deal with were more dangerous than the ones Steve encountered. Yes, they were less predictable. And, I walk by them everyday on the street.

Respectfully,

Seeker42

Answer 2

I totally respect your opinion. What I don’t understand is why so many are surprised that it was a sting ray that finished Steve Irwin off as opposed to a croc. If anything I think that a sting ray is exactly the type animal that would. Most people don’t realize it but a stingray is a “shark in ballerina shoes.” They are just as deadly but just simply use a different technique. People are so used to seeing stingrays gliding around like beautiful ballerinas in these big aquariums and on TV documentaries. They don’t realize what they’re all about. Well let me tell you of my experience many years ago while walking the beach with my cousin one afternoon. We came upon this fisherman fishing under a bridge. He had something really big on his line and as he was reeling it in we were all wondering what is was going to be because that reel looked like it was about to break in half! Also, because the fisherman was fighting so hard for control we though maybe it was a shark, but suddenly low and behold a stingray. You should have seen how that thing was constantly thrashing its barb around, and that barb was something else! It was like a sword and none of us were gonna tangle with that thing including the fisherman! It was as big as a trash can lid and kept twirling it’s body around like a ballerina. Honey, that fisherman cut that line so fast he didn’t want to end up like you know who. Moral of the story: Don’t fool with sting rays. BTW, I have utmost respect for sting rays and think they are beautiful. I think the sting ray slaughters in Australia are deplorable. Also, the way some people are blaming the camera man thinking he may have startled the stingray is a bunch of poppycock. Steve Irwin chose his death, and no one is to blame for that except himself. The reason being he chose to be there of his own “free will.” It’s not like someone kidnapped Steve Irwin, tied him up against his will and threw him in the water with the stingray. If he “instead” would have chosen to go to the park that day, enjoy a barbecue and a game of catch with his son like “normal” fathers do this never would have happened.

I neither disliked nor liked Steve Irwin. How could I? I didn’t know him; he wasn’t my brother, sister or friend. I do believe he was a great conservationist and did great things for animals. However, from watching his TV shows I do know he teased “certain” animals, and personally I thought he was insane and foolish. He also left his son fatherless. I won’t even go into the subject of him holding his son with the crocs because that’s a whole extra 10 pages of type and I don’t have time. Personally, I think we’ve all been allowed to state our opinions, and let’s face it, it’s time we “all” moved on.

Answer 3

I had only watched Steve Irwin shows a few times, and that was because nothing else was on, and his energy level seemed so great and inspiring. While alive, he was just "there" to me, and didn't really affect me one way or the other.

But once he passed away, I spent the first few days researching his works, and his sites, and everything that he stood for. For me, his passing was like the passing of Princess Diana. While alive, I followed the dramas of her life, but didn't care one way or the other, but once she passed away, life seemed to have deeper meaning to me.

Same with Steve's death. After researching all that he has accomplished, and information about his life history, it really began to hit me hard, that we lost an incredible human being. His death made me realize that there is so much all of us can do for nature, and for our world. Since his passing, I have begun to dig deeper into the causes he stood for, and plan on doing what I can, as one voice, and one citizen to stand up for what he believed in.

Condolences only go so far, so it is time that we put our actions where our heart is, and take a stand-- educate ourselves, educate others, get involved and help to protect the wildlife before it too is gone....

Steve Irwin truly was an inspiration to so many, and in his death, he has touched my life.

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

"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.

Answer 6

Probably not the nicest thing to say, but as soon as I heard the news, the first thing that flashed through my mind was "You Play With Fire, You Will Get Burned!"

I think it was partly because a couple of days before I'd watched a similar type documentary but an aussie chap and he was pulling snakes out from their home, and making them really angry, and i thought to myself, it would serve him right it the snake eats him.

Answer 7

What it means to me is I am beginning to really hate the month of September. It seems that over the past five something bad has happened in September.

Answer 8

he died. let him rest. why do people always look for the deeper meaning in situations they shouldn't be looking for deeper meanings in??!!!

Answer 9

i agree with the stl_matt guy.....he respected nature..............but not its wrath.....which is almost just as magnificent.....