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Title: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: fearless on September 04, 2006, 01:11:17 am
Apparantely he was killed by a stingray while filming off Port Douglas, Queensland, Aus.

http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/crocodile-hunter-reported-dead/2006/09/04/1157222051512.html (http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/crocodile-hunter-reported-dead/2006/09/04/1157222051512.html)

The barb is alleged to have gone through his chest and killed him.
I never thought much of the man, but really feel for his wife and two young children.

Crikey!!!
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: lydgate on September 04, 2006, 01:15:25 am
Damn. That is sad news. I used to love watching his shows. Jay
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: cph9680 on September 04, 2006, 04:50:35 am
He was as irritating as hell, but for the sake of his wife and children, I'm sorry that he will not be there for them...

Corey
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: joemutt on September 04, 2006, 04:58:46 am
That's sad, He was far out but I loved him, his energy, his love for life and nature; a bigger than life Ozzy. I'll miss him!
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: Ann on September 04, 2006, 05:58:07 am
LOL Crikey! was my first thought too, Steve, when I read about him earlier this morning.

I guess we all knew that one day he'd say "Crik"... and be no more. He sure seemed to have a thing for provoking dangerous creatures. I feel for his wife and kids too and I hope he's left them well provided for.

I predict the whole thing was caught on film and in about a years time it will be in a documentary about his life on BBC2.

Ann
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: Nadine on September 04, 2006, 06:54:36 am
 :'( that is so sad...

         RIP
Crocodile Hunter
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: anniebc on September 04, 2006, 07:06:15 am
Love him or hate him he was a colorful character, and wether we like it or not he was an Aussie icon...thoughts go out to his young family.

R.I.P. Steve.

Hugs
Jan
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: david25luvit on September 04, 2006, 07:57:14 am
Hey Steve....

               Saw it in the paper this morning...What a terrible tragedy!  I thought he was halarious and down right
fearless.  No doubt he will be missed by many... :'(


And to be killed a by Stingray of all things...
and they wonder why I don't won't go back into the water. YIKES!
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: ademas on September 04, 2006, 08:24:42 am
I used to switch the channel pretty quick...he was a bit of a hyper dude, that's for sure.

Still, he was a wonderful advocate for wildlife, and obviously had great passion for his work.

44 is far too young.

RIP Stever Irwin.
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: J.R.E. on September 04, 2006, 08:34:55 am
Hello Steve,

Thats is certainly sad news. Honestly though, I couldn't watch the guy. Talk about hyper -active !!

We were just taliking about him at work last week. I would have thought for sure it would have been a crock or gator that would get him in the end. Very sad....


Take care----Ray
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: IzPoz on September 04, 2006, 08:37:24 am
Terribly shocked.  I enjoyed his programs.  I'm sure Terri and the kids are pretty devastated.

A terrible loss to the world of wild animals.

R.I.P. Steve Irwin.

 :'( :'(
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: Cliff on September 04, 2006, 09:54:18 am
I enjoyed his shows.  He will be missed.

(http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42046000/jpg/_42046980_irwinayers_ap_picgall.jpg)
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: Lisa on September 04, 2006, 10:34:00 am
I just stumbled upon this thread. How very sad to hear this news. His enthusiasm was infectious, as he really loved what he did. I've no doubt that Terri is likely devastated. The world will mourn with her.
God/dess rest his soul.
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: joemutt on September 04, 2006, 10:58:35 am
Thanx for posting that picture Cliff  :) Joe
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: Christine on September 04, 2006, 11:03:45 am
He passed doing what he loved to do. Peace be with you Crocodile Hunter.
Christine
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: whizzer on September 04, 2006, 12:30:54 pm
CRIKEY !!!!!

Bad news, he was great to watch.  Except when he was around snakes.
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: allopathicholistic on September 04, 2006, 01:19:55 pm
Sad indeed. In a way this proves anything can happen --even for someone like Irwin who claimed he was always in "full control" (his exact words) even when he had his baby son in one hand and croc bait in the other. ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN. I'm sure he had life insurance for his wife and children
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: AlanBama on September 04, 2006, 01:28:22 pm
It was very sad indeed, I feel for his family.

I could never watch him on TV, you never knew when he might be dealing with snakes and y'all know how I am....

Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: bear60 on September 04, 2006, 01:32:50 pm
Did anyone see him on that gay guys TV show...Graham Norton?....He wrestled a fake alligator in a plastic swimming pool.  THAT was funny.  This time its not.
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: Mouse on September 04, 2006, 10:47:50 pm
They were filming so it certainly is on film.

Disturb me, please.

It will find it's way onto the internet, rest assured.

Anyways, I'm not too surprised, to be honest. If you see the footage of him with animals he gave them like no space. It was bound to happen sooner or later, with one animal or another.

Stingray though. That sucks. I guess it must've been quick though, so that's a good thing. =/.
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: Matty the Damned on September 05, 2006, 01:22:02 am
Today, Australia mourns. (http://s94569615.onlinehome.us/crickey.jpg)

MtD

Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: carousel on September 06, 2006, 06:08:24 am
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Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: Matty the Damned on September 06, 2006, 06:24:09 am
I find it hard to get worked up about the death of this fellow. The bilious outpouring of sentiment down here is nothing short of galling.

There's even talk of a State Funeral in honour of this bogan.

The man was a notorious conservative and an excruciating bore. As for the weeping and wailing about his now fatherless children, I note that Irwin was richer than Croesus. I suspect Bindi and Bob (I kid you not, that's what he called them) will find ample comfort rolling around in the mountain of cash that their father amassed in his 44 pointless years.

I, for one, send my heartfelt thanks to the stingrays of North Queensland for ridding us of this egregious pest.

MtD

/edited to refine the nasty/
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: allopathicholistic on September 06, 2006, 09:01:43 am
 :o  :o :o :o Matty,

I nominate you to host (hostess with the most-ess) the aidmeds comedy hour ....where nothing's sacred!  :o :o :o
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: Consumed on September 06, 2006, 12:49:19 pm




        CRIKEY!
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: Teresa on September 06, 2006, 02:35:14 pm
It was sad news indeed.

I saw his dad on TV today and I felt so sorry for him. My heart really goes out to his wife and kids.

 Teresa
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: carousel on September 06, 2006, 02:45:11 pm
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Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: Matty the Damned on September 06, 2006, 05:45:11 pm
I know! A state funeral for a man who tried to feed his baby son to a crocodile! Only in Queensland.

The other line that's being run down here is that the twit was "a hero." A hero? Not as far as I can tell. Being in the way when a stingray lashes out doesn't make you a hero. It makes you unlucky.

And dead too, it would appear.

MtD
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: Marshall on September 07, 2006, 06:33:50 am
Not really surprised at his death, the only surprise is that it did not happen sooner. Especially when you saw him handling crocs, snakes (bah hairs already standing on end) and other creatures I would not knowingly go within 20 kms of!

Marshall
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: Matty the Damned on September 07, 2006, 09:53:02 pm
Irwin's family passed on the State Funeral. Presumably in favour of a tasteful event at Hooters.

MtD
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: anniebc on September 07, 2006, 09:57:43 pm
 :D :D :D...now that's not nice Matty.

Hugs
Jan
(who is now stuck with visions of a funeral at Hooter's)
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: Matty the Damned on September 07, 2006, 10:04:34 pm
Scandalous rumours have been circulating of late in this place, suggesting that I am a "nice" and (horror!) even "loving" person.

I am merely defending my honour. And I have a tonne of dead Steve Irwin material. ;)

MtD ;D
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: anniebc on September 07, 2006, 10:44:23 pm
You know what rumours are like Matty..we never take any notice of them, but,  if anyone else dares to accuse you of being "nice and loving" just send them to NZ I'll bloody sort them out... >:(

Hugs
Jan :-*
(who loves Matty for the Ogre that he is.. ;))
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: clarke on September 08, 2006, 03:00:34 pm
Matty, were you born that mean, or did someone teach you how to be like that?

I know it's my option to read/not read posts and stuff, it's just that anytime I've seen a post from you, it's been, well, unkind.
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: Mouse on September 08, 2006, 03:42:14 pm
Matty, were you born that mean, or did someone teach you how to be like that?

I know it's my option to read/not read posts and stuff, it's just that anytime I've seen a post from you, it's been, well, unkind.

Oy vey. -.-;;.
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: Matty the Damned on September 08, 2006, 04:44:13 pm
Matty, were you born that mean, or did someone teach you how to be like that?

I know it's my option to read/not read posts and stuff, it's just that anytime I've seen a post from you, it's been, well, unkind.


Gee Clarke, you're right. I didn't realise, until now, how bitter and horrid I can be. With your help and patronising guidance I'll try to be a better person from now on.

Thank you for stepping in and stopping me from ruining my life and the lives of others.

Hooray for EVERYTHING!

MtD
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: RapidRod on September 08, 2006, 05:22:26 pm
ROFL, Matty is going to change? I don't think so. That's Matty and that's why I like him.
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: Matty the Damned on September 08, 2006, 06:36:58 pm
Geeeez. Ya dance on one grave and you're the biggest bastard in the world . . . .

MtD ;D
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: fearless on September 08, 2006, 07:03:46 pm
I heard yesterday that Steve Irwin would still be alive today if he only used sunscreen - it repels the harmful rays.

Also, apparantely his wife Terri wasn't the love of his life - it was Barb that was closest to his heart.
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: Matty the Damned on September 08, 2006, 07:09:04 pm
Hey Clarke!!!! Little Steve's being MEAN!!! You better get down here and tell us all how to live!

MtD
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: livingpositively on September 08, 2006, 10:25:29 pm
I heard yesterday that Steve Irwin would still be alive today if he only used sunscreen - it repels the harmful rays.

Also, apparantely his wife Terri wasn't the love of his life - it was Barb that was closest to his heart.
 ;D ;D ;D

Ok, I know I'm so going to hell for laughing...but those are pretty damn funny.

I'm not Catholic...how many Hail Mary's would a have to say for laughing???

Shane
(who is still chuckling...shame on me)   :D
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: Razorbill on September 09, 2006, 09:31:15 am
26 Shane, on your knees of course.  One for every barb in a stingray's tail.
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: Cliff on September 12, 2006, 07:39:04 am
http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/09/12/irwin.stingrays.ap/index.html (http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/09/12/irwin.stingrays.ap/index.html)

Killing stingrays to avenge his death is taking things a bit too far...
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: allopathicholistic on September 12, 2006, 08:59:10 am
Killing stingrays to avenge his death is taking things a bit too far...

Wow.  :o People can get so emotional and zany. witch hunts against stingrays will not bring him back
Title: Re: Steve Irwin (aka as the Crocodile Hunter) just died
Post by: ImagineFL on September 15, 2006, 02:24:21 pm
I found these two Steve Irwin items and enjoyed them.

(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n145/imaginefl/Steve%20Irwin/steveirwin.jpg)
(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n145/imaginefl/Steve%20Irwin/stingray.jpg)