Steve Irwin's death??

Question

was he stupid and had it coming?? Or was his death an unbelievable shocking tragedy to you?? Me? Sorry, but he sort of asked for it. He even went as far as taking his toddler child into an alligator cage once.

Answer 1

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 2

Play With Fire You Eventually Get Burnt. I Read Today That A Bunch Of Dead Stingrays Have Been Found With Thier Tails Cut Off. Theres Some Extremist Irwin Fans Out There.

Answer 3

I feel really sorry about his death. And I really think that it was a tragedy. I cant understand why do some people judge him so strict. He made us believe that nature is beautiful and that is the only reason why he entered the cage with his toodler child. He died for the work of his life. He was a truly good man. God bless him.

Answer 4

In a way, I feel sorry for him, but in another way, it's his fault.
I believe that he was destined to die that way, doing what he loved to do. If he had died in a car wreck or something, it wouldn't be the same. I don't believe he thinks it's such a loss. I mean, if he loves it so much, then he would know the risks involved. He was in the wrong place at the wrong time, if he had ever went there, he wouldn't have ever died. He died the way he wanted to.

But on another hand, people are killing the things that killed him!
Why? If he was still here, then he would have not wanted them killed. He loved animals, and that's not something that should have been done. You're not a fan if you can kill the animals that he risked his life many times to save.

Answer 5

You know, I feel sorry for him 'cause he had two kids and a wife. And on the other hand, its quite funny. I mean come on, like he didn't see it coming? He knew that one day he will get attacked by an animal. I have a theory that the animals made a plan to kill him, cause he is so freaking annoying. Well, he was awsome in a way.

Answer 6

He took a lot of risks but the more I watch the shows airing at the moment about him the more I respect and admire him.
He loved animals and the environment and did a lot of good work.

Answer 7

I'm not shocked and i'm sure he isn't either (wherever he is). He was not a stupid man, and all of those people know that there is a chance of death while dealing with nature. It was just unfortunate.

Answer 8

Basically, it was just very bad luck. And a terrible tragedy. He was a fun and passionate wildlife warrior who spent his whole life as an advocate for animals. God rest his soul.

Answer 9

How could you be so heartless? Granted he was in a very dangerous profession and risked life and limb everyday. But that's like saying that if a teacher is working at a school and a student brings a gun to school and randomly shoots some students and that teacher...the teacher was asking for it. That's just dumb.

Answer 10

He did live life on the edge but he loved what he did. Do you remember the excitment in his voice and on his face?
The guy always lived his life to the fullest. RIP