RIP Crocodile Hunter [1962-2006]

Posted on | September 4, 2006 | No Comments

I’m not talking about the want-to-be Paul Hogan, who portrayed the Crocodile Dundie, I’m talking about THE Crocodile Man, Steve Irwin.

In an unfortunate accident, Irwine was killed by a stingray barb while diving in the Queensland’s Batt Reef. The stalled filming of a documentary called the ‘The Oceans Deadliest’, Irwin decided to shoot some shallow water footage for his daughter’ television show. During this he swam too close to a stingray which became startled, sticking its barb through his chest. It is understood that he was killed instanty, and medical units on the scene only were able to confirm the ill fate. He died doing what he loved to do.

Steve Irwin was the man. Walking into pits with today’s dinosaurs without a glimpse of fear. He was an avid animal convervationist. The Australian naturalist captivated crowds and his tv audiences with his off the wall personality. He was best known for his Crocodile Hunter, a wildlife documentary series hosted with his American wife Terry. Irwin additionall owned the Australia Zoo at Beerwah in Queensland, and fronted several conservation efforts.

Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Truely a sad day for the animal kingdom.

More information about the man: http://www.crocodilehunter.com/