He was a really nice bloke. He really cared about Australia and made an effort to put Australia back on the map. He'll be missed by everyone.

first i always thought his show was just stupid and risk taking for no reason
but after a while i realised what he was doing: educating people on creatures
that usually get little or no love and preserving their habitat etc etc.

he took some pretty big risks though. i remember seeing him hike through some
marshes with his baby girl at the time on his arm



i think that being around such dangerous creatures all the time makes you too
confident that you can judge the situation carefully.

but whoever he was on television or for australia promotion, i care more for
the personal tragedy or a wife and two small children losing their dad.

hope they will be fine


ps: that other, younger guy who had a wildlife show on discovery a while, he
died out there filming too, didn't he? i can't remember his name

:confused:

OMG I've just seen this... I can't believe it Steve Irwin was a hero of mine for many reasons but mostly because his undeniable love protection and education of wildlife - he did SO much for wildlife and conservation not only in Australia but over the world. and much of it was not even publicised (I know people who knew him)

my heart goes out to Teri and the children

wow...

RIP Steve

in the end he was showing a lesson: don't mess with mother nature!

abierman said:

that was his message all along...

psychodelicide said:

I know

Mourners pay tribute at zooBy Evan Schwarten
September 04, 2006 04:48pm

MOURNERS laid flowers at the entrance of Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo on Queensland's Sunshine Coast today after the man known as the Crocodile Hunter died in a marine accident.

The 44-year-old was killed by a stingray barb that pierced his chest while he was diving off Port Douglas in north Queensland.

Tourists joined locals to pay tribute by leaving bouquets of flowers at the front entrance of the zoo at Beerwah made famous by the naturalist and media personality.

Rod Cameron of Brisbane said he rushed to the zoo as soon as he heard the tragic news.

"We heard the news ... it's very sad and we are very upset. Australia just lost a bloody good bloke," he said.

"We grew up in Brisbane, followed his career. We just thought he was a good guy for what he did for Australia.

"He put us on the map I reckon."

Melbourne's Glenn Batson took time out from travelling around Queensland with friends to pay his respects.

"He died doing what he loved, didn't he?" he said.

About half a dozen flowers had been left outside the zoo within hours of the tragic news as devastated staff looked on.

IstenSzek said:

Jeff Corwin?

I think he is still alive. I like Jeff alot becuase he goes into extreme detail about the habitat and behaviors of the animals he's with.


These hollywood style nature hosts were/are doing alot to bring attention to the masses about the world around us. Dare I say it, they've even snagged some of the MTV audience.

His enthusiasm for Wildlife always overwhelmed me, He was such a great and powerful character in his shows.

When I first heard this morning I didn't believe it.

I was just gonna post a thread about this when I saw the news.. its really sad, I loved his enthusiasm, and excellent way with animals..

Damn damn shame.
Best aussie ever.
Incredible love and passion for all the creatures of the earth including the despicable humans.

Peace

I am so sad to hear this news, Steve Irwin was a legend, a great character and a great campaigner for animal rights. This is such a shame to die at such a young age.

Much love to Terri, Bindi and Bob, they should be very proud

luv4u said:

He has a son as well.


But yeah, it's really shocking. Yet again, not really. He was always poking in rattlesnake nests and stuff like that.

It's still really sad though. Especially w/ young kids and everything.

Sad news...

as an aussie, i never, ever understood his popularity in the US.

You dont even see his shows here except on some obscure cable tv station...

<-- to his remaining family...

xperience319 said:

I suppose that's because we are exposed to that sort of wildlife a lot. Americans aren't exposed to it so much, so they love seeing it on TV. Plus, I think Steve Irwin seemed like a common character to us, but seemed like a really outgoing and obscure character to Americans. They just loved him and his show more than we did I guess.

so freaking sad, made my eyes watery when i read it on msnbc news...what a horrible way to go..his poor kids.

DarlingDiana said:

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DarlingDiana said:

my 6 year old son was watching Johnny Howard saying how distressing this was on telly, and he turned to me to ask "why is that man so sad?" !!

ZombieKitten said:

aww..

...I always loved the way he would call the most vile looking creatures "beautiful"...he made me reconsider my thoughts on some animals, which I think was his goal on a global scale...He was a remarkable person...
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From NineMSN:

Professor Geoff Jones, of James Cook University's Marine Biology Department, said he did not want not speculate on what Irwin was doing when struck by the stingray but that it must have been unusual.

He said it was possible the barb alone – regardless of the stingray's toxin - had been responsible for the death.

"It's a bit like being stabbed with a bayonet," he said. "If it stays in, you can survive, but if it's withdrawn, whipped in and out, then I don't think you can survive the bleeding."

ZombieKitten said:

this is going to be unpopular amongst Aussies, but one thing I've always liked about John Howard is that he shows his human side... the "real" John if you will not the PM

I find that very refreshing and good to see I believe Steve was actually a friend of John's too

Those poor kids...

Natisse said:

I honestly think he ALWAYS looks like that though! Johnny has that perpetually worried expression

OMG how shocking. He was great and made many people laugh, and it was clear he loved being alive.

CRIKEY!!!

Death is inevitable 4 us all.
The thing about death that shocks and saddens us most I think, is having 2 face our own mortality. Shame when the good die young.
This man had an extraordinary life, doing what he loved most, right 2 the very end. Made countless positive contributions as a conservationist, and will continue 2 do so, long after his passing.
A life well worth celebrating.

ZombieKitten said:

Not a fan of Howard at all. But I know that Steve was... I much prefer Steve's Australia than Howard's, though.

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Spookymuffin said:

You seem to think it's very cool to not be "morally conscious".

calldapplwondery83 said:

Oh look, it's a dick.

Not true at all, if you actually knew me, you'd know I find quite disgusting things very funny. it's the way I have been and always will be.
why the fuck should anyone be conscious anyways.
Why the fuck should you feel offended by that bbc news picture, for example? It would be justifiable if you were a friend, or relative, of Steve, but as it is, to my knowledge, you aren't. I hate people who say "that offends me" when you post a picture of myra hindley or something. Why? How does it offend you? Please elaborate, or are you just saying it because you feel society obligates you to?

Spookymuffin said:

guys I see where you're coming from I really do... and I like you hon... but I agree it's a little early for the bad taste jokes

don't hate me for it