Reports: 'Crocodile Hunter' Irwin dead

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Postby snake_freak » Tue Sep 05, 2006 6:16 am

I heard 8 yr old Bindy was with her father on the boat. I'm just horriffied she had to witness what happened. I hope this is not true.


No... it's not true. The kids were with Terri in Tasmainia. Steve was taking time out from his work to film a segment for Bindis tv show when he was struck though :( . That's what they've been saying on cnn, bbc and sky news all day anyways.
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Postby neko » Tue Sep 05, 2006 7:19 am

What a stupid stupid accident. Such a waste.
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Postby Spikelet » Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:24 am

http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1 ... 20060905ah

another link to the Steve Irwin accident ...

Thoughts to his family - he did a lot for animals and reptiles, even if some of his tactics were flambouyant :)
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Postby phobos » Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:31 am

I heard 8 yr old Bindy was with her father on the boat. I'm just horriffied she had to witness what happened. I hope this is not true.


No... it's not true. The kids were with Terri in Tasmainia. Steve was taking time out from his work to film a segment for Bindis tv show when he was struck though :( . That's what they've been saying on cnn, bbc and sky news all day anyways.


Great, that's very good she was with her mom.. My heart hurts for them :(

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Postby Bushbaby » Tue Sep 05, 2006 11:23 am

Irwin was discussing SA deal
05/09/2006 10:22 - (SA)

Beerwah - Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin was in talks about a new deal bringing together animal conservation groups in five Asian countries and South Africa before he died, it emerged on Tuesday.

Michael Hornby, the head the Wildlife Warriors, one of the Irwin family's conservation charities, said he last spoke with Irwin two weeks ago about the deal.

"I call it the Irwin factor," said Hornby. "We linked with on-the-ground agencies in those countries, and Steve made it all happen.

"He was adamant that we not get bogged down in bureaucracy - that the money got there quickly and without fuss."

Tributes

Meanwhile, hundreds of people journeyed on Tuesday to Australia Zoo, the Outback wildlife park and home of the television presenter and conservationist in the southeast of Australia's Queensland state.

Irwin, known worldwide as television's The Crocodile Hunter was killed by a stingray's barb while filming on the Great Barrier Reef on Monday, in what experts and officials said was a freak accident.

'Devastated'

People thronged around the entrance, which opened after a staff meeting to discuss what came next for attraction Irwin turned from a small family-owned reptile park into a wildlife preserve attracting many thousands of tourists a year.

"We're all devastated," said Gail Gipp, the park's hospital wildlife manager.

"It is very surreal at the moment. We're are determined to carry on what he would have wanted. When it came time to discuss whether we would open today, we felt the only answer was yes, he would've wanted that."

'You made the world a better place'

Hundreds of bouquets and wreaths were laid at the park entrance, near a billboard featuring Irwin holding a crocodile in his arms and his catchcry, "Crikey!"

"Mate, you made the world a better place," read one poster left at the gate. "Steve, our hero, our legend, our wildlife warrior," read another. "I thought you were immortal. How I wish that was true," said a third.

Family keeping low profile

Zoo marketing director Peter Lang said Irwin's wife, Terri, daughter Bindi, 8, and son Bob, 2, arrived late on Monday from Tasmania, where they had been holidaying, and were maintaining a low profile at their home near the zoo.

"We're just giving them a bit of peace and quiet today," said Lang.

'We'll never replace Steve'

Hornby said he had no illusions about how tough it will be without Irwin.

"We'll never replace Steve," he said. "He was a wonderful guy. He was part of the family, like he came out of the television set and into your living room. That's why there's been such an outpouring of emotion here and around the world. Everybody thought they knew him."

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Postby Sssnakebuster » Tue Sep 05, 2006 3:13 pm

so sad:( my dream was to go to australia and just meet the guy. and he was only 44
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Postby arcadies » Tue Sep 05, 2006 3:37 pm

He will be sadly missed :/
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Postby Bushviper » Tue Sep 05, 2006 6:52 pm

I saw this and had to get it for the site. I am sure many people feel like this and they are not crocodile tears.

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Postby firefly » Wed Sep 06, 2006 6:36 pm

i had a dream to go work with him after i got my degree... now thats gone together with a legend!!! the world needs more 'hooligans' like him...
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Postby MAX. » Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:33 pm

A tribute to a man whose enthusiasm for life inspired us all

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Postby Bushbaby » Wed Sep 13, 2006 8:33 am

Thought this might happen!

Stingrays killed to avenge Irwin
12/09/2006 09:45 - (SA)

Sydney - Australians are avenging the death of Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin by killing stingrays, a friend of the wildlife documentary maker said on Tuesday.

Ten stingrays have been found dead on Queensland beaches in the week since Irwin died after being jabbed in the heart by the venomous barb of the stingray he was filming.

"We just want to make it very clear that we won't accept, and not stand for, anyone who's taken a form of retribution," said Michael Hornby, the executive director of Irwin's Australia Zoo at Beerwah, near Brisbane.

He added: "That's the last thing Steve would want. I hope everyone understands we have to protect wildlife now more than ever. This is what Steve was all about."

Queensland state wildlife officer Wayne Sumpton, who examined the dead rays, said there was no firm evidence linking their deaths to that of the much-loved conservationist and zookeeper.

Irwin, 44, had a private funeral at Australia Zoo on Saturday and is believed to have been buried there.

A public send-off is scheduled to take place on Thursday at a sports stadium in Brisbane.

Irwin's widow, American-born Terri, and his two children, Bindi, 8, and two-year-old Bob, are expected to attend a service that has been billed as a celebration of the achievements of the khaki-clad showman.

It would be their first public appearance since Irwin's death snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. - Sapa-dpa

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Postby Bushbaby » Thu Sep 14, 2006 12:08 pm

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Postby Gabi » Fri Sep 15, 2006 12:21 pm

I was told about this picture last week and have been looking for it ever since. Although there are alot of evil, cold-hearted jokes about him out now I found this one actually quite heart warming. I think it's how he'd want to be remembered. And it's Steve Irwin all the way :D



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Postby Mongoose » Fri Sep 15, 2006 12:45 pm

Yes, heart warming!!!!!!!! Quite funny though, in a good way that is.
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Postby Bushbaby » Tue Sep 19, 2006 3:52 pm

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