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Reports: 'Crocodile Hunter' dead
POSTED: 1:04 a.m. EDT, September 4, 2006

SYDNEY, Australia (CNN) -- Steve Irwin, the Australian TV presenter known as the "Crocodile Hunter," has died after being stung in a marine accident off Australia's north coast.

Australian media reports say Irwin was diving in waters off Port Douglas, north of Cairns, when the incident happened on Monday morning.

Irwin was killed by a stingray barb that went through his chest, according to Cairns police sources. Irwin was filming an underwater documentary at the time.

Ambulance officers confirmed they attended a reef fatality Monday morning off Port Douglas, according to Australian media.

Irwin, 44, was director of the Australian Zoo in Queensland.

He and his American-born wife Terri Irwin became popular figures on Australian and international television through Irwin's close handling of wildlife, most notably the capture of live crocodiles.

Reports: 'Crocodile Hunter' Irwin dead
Steve Irwin, the Australian TV presenter known as the "Crocodile Hunter," has died after being stung in a marine accident off Australia's north coast.

LINK...

http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/09/04/australia.irwin/index.html

What a sad day for reptile fans everywhere!

Steve Irwin has changed our hobby forever and he will be missed!

Our prayers go out to his family!

R.I.P. Croc Hunter
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Sean Bradley
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This is a tremendous blow to the world of reptile conservation. Steve did more in his 44 years to preserve our right to keep these wonderful creatures then most will do in a life time! We all owe this man a great deal. Our prayers go out to Steve, his family and friends. We all will greatly miss the loss of this great human being.

Mike King
MK Reptiles

Wow,

I definitely agree, What a loss! My condolences go out to his wife Terri and his two children Bindi Sue and Robert. Steve Irwin was a true enthusiast for animal conservation.

there will never be another like that guy.

Man, I am really having a sad day. Steve was and still is a god to this reptile world. My love and heart go out to his wife Terri and his two children Bindi Sue and Robert and also his best friend Wes that was always there for Steve.

R.I.P Steve Irwin
I'm thinking of you..

i cant believe this this is truly a sad day in the reptile world
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thats just insane. huge loss for sure.

I can't believe my hero is dead ! but he will live forever in my hart and mind .God be wiyh Tery and the kids!!

He's the person who got me interested in reptiles. I used to watch his show everyday after school...

Eh...
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Ryan Farris

The man has jumped on 16 foot crocodiles.
He has swam with sharks.
He has grabbed Inland Taipans by the tail...

and a frickin' STINGRAY is what kills him?

It's a sad, sad day.

Rest in Peace Steve...
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"What is man without the beasts?
If all the beasts were gone,
men would die from great loneliness of spirit.
For what happens to the beasts,
soon happens to men.
All things are connected."

-Chief Seattle (Duwamish Tribe)

I am totally stunned as well. It's very surreal - I'm sure in large part due to his larger than life personality. Huge loss. Very sad. I don't think a celebrity's death has ever affected me anywhere near the feeling I have now. Guess that characterizes me as a real herper/naturalist.

All good things to his wife and children.

Ian

I am also totally shocked and saddened. RIP Steve. Our thoughts and prayers will go out to his family.
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Morph Evolutions
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Crazy!
Not something I like reading before I go to sleep.
That really sucks.
I feel bad for his wife and kid...
Is this really true?

Yeah...it's all over the news. I went to check my Yahoo email and that's how I found it.
It's on MSN homepage too...
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"What is man without the beasts?
If all the beasts were gone,
men would die from great loneliness of spirit.
For what happens to the beasts,
soon happens to men.
All things are connected."

-Chief Seattle (Duwamish Tribe)

I feel so sorry for his family and close friends, he was a person with the same love of what a concieved and dangerous animals that I have had since I was a kid ( and thats going back some ). I must admit to being glad that it was not a snake or croc that caused this or there would have been idiots crying out " I knew this would happen, told he was nuts to work with the nasty animals ". The guy really loved these animals and he will be missed.

NOOOOOO,
We have lost a great person.
My love goes out to his family.

An unbelievable loss for all animal lovers. I had a difficult time sleeping last night, I just couldn't believe he died so young. I know that his family and fellow zoo keepers will carry on with his conservation and environmental endeavors. We are all fortunate that he was so passionate and some times crazy about educating and showing the world that ALL animals are beautiful and worthy of caring for. The world will be a different place without him. Rest in peace, Steve!
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Paul Snyder
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rip Steve..my family will miss you!

paul
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R.I.P Steve "croc hunter" Erwin Sept 2006

This is a tragic day for wildlife conservation & mankind. I am in disbelief & so sad. He had so much left to do. That he was doing what he loved is my only consolation.
I started keeping snakes because he showed me what incredible creatures they are.
My heart goes out to Terri,his kids & his zoo family. He was one of a kind & i pray his work is continued.
He's with "Mary" now, his favorite croc.
Beth

Our prayers are with you and your family at this time..You truely be missed.
God Bless you
Kevin Stoltz

this is such a sad day...my youngest son is going to be so upset
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Here is the link

http://jungleherps.com/johnlilly.mpg
Link

Man o man, I can hardly believe this is true. I am bummed to say the least, he was one of a kind and one of my favorites.

A huge loss - Steve you will be greatly missed my heart goes out to your family. Rest in Peace!

Tribute to Steve Irwin

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Tosha

"Nihil facimus sed id bene facimus"

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doing what you loved most,My regrauds go out to his two children ,his wife and best friend Wes.Now he's with his Dad and zoey
Greg VanZweden
http://www.vanzwedenreptiles.com/

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