Check out the end of the third paragraph. That was fast.
Check out the end of the third paragraph. That was fast.
I was so saddened when I heard this, mainly for his family.
Poor lil Bindi and Bob cry
And his wife, she really seemed to be his soulmate.
He tells his camera crew to always be filming. If he needs help, he will ask for it. Even if he is eaten by a shark or croc, the main thing he wants is that it be filmed.
If he died, he would be sad if no one got it on tape.
Steve Irwin was a unique amazing guy.
Although he was seen as kind of a joke he really did amazing things for wildlife.
I guess he'd be happy going out doing something that he loved.
Shame it wasn't just a little later in life. 🙁
It will be a sad time at Australia Zoo.
Now He'll Be reunited with Sui, His loyal K9 companion.
R.I.P Steve Irwin.
Originally posted by Maestro
At least he didn't get mauled to death by something like a croc, he went out in a quick way.
Well aparently from the expert on the news I watched he said it wouldn't have been quick as the poison takes a little time to take effect 😬
but I hope it was painless.
Originally posted by Lumanix
Everyone acts as if they actually know him personally. Maybe [b]he was a douchebag? [/B]
no way, he could never act that 😂
Australians from all walks of life have reacted with shock to the death of the seemingly indestructible Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin.
From politicians to radio talk-back callers, most reacted with utter disbelief to news one of Australia's best-known icons had died in a diving accident.
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The 44-year-old television star and naturalist died around 11am (AEST) on Monday when a stingray barb punctured his heart while he was filming a nature documentary off Port Douglas in north Queensland.
On Queensland's Sunshine Coast, tourists and locals laid flowers at the entrance of his Australia Zoo.
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.
Queensland Premier Peter Beattie said a "great Australian" had been lost.
"It's a tragedy, it's shocked everybody," Mr Beattie said.
He said Mr Irwin, who he met a number of times, had made a huge contribution to Queensland.
"He was a great Queenslander and a great Australian and he'll be sadly missed by everybody," he said.
"There'll be a lot of people around the world, particularly young kids, who will be very distressed today."
Queensland Coalition Leader Lawrence Springborg mirrored Mr Beattie's comments regarding the "larger-than-life" character.
"Steve was an amazing Queenslander and the legacy that he has built will live on for generations to come," Mr Springborg said.
"Steve epitomised the very best of Queensland.
"He will be sadly missed by the countless people whose lives have been touched through Steve's movies, documentaries, TV programs and by visiting the Australia Zoo."
Radio networks in Brisbane were jammed by callers who could not believe the Crocodile Hunter was dead.
Listeners called in one after another to confirm the news and tell of feelings of devastation.
Several callers likened the loss to the death of Princess Diana.
Most described him a lovable "yokel" who was passionate about his job and his country.
Flowers have already been left by the public at the Irwin family's animal park - Australia Zoo, north of Brisbane.
Australian Tourism Export Council managing director Matthew Hingerty said the whole industry was in shock at the news.
"Not only was Steve Irwin a true Aussie icon, he was a fantastic ambassador for Australia and particularly for Queensland.
"His work in promoting the region, in working tirelessly on nature conservation issues and in building Australia Zoo into one of Australia's "must visit" attractions was a true inspiration to the tourism industry.
"The influence of the Crocodile Hunter name across the world contributed in bringing millions of tourist dollars into Australia and in employing hundreds of Australians."
Mr Hingerty said Mr Irwin's Australia Zoo was an enthusiastic contributor to the development of the tourism industry and he would like to pass the industry's condolences to the Irwin family.
Originally posted by xmarksthespot
I'm actually quite surprised his death is getting so much attention. Will people be making threads about Sir David Attenborough if and when he dies?
I had to wiki that name just to see who it was, so.......just goes to show.
Plus, he's a national treasue, a household name, and also the circumstance of his death...everyone has seen him interact with deadly animals, and for him to be taken out while interacting again with wildlife, is just a shock cause you dont expect it to happen.
Originally posted by PeterGriffinShow what? That naturalists don't get attention unless they do dangerous and/or outrageous things? 😑
I had to wiki that name just to see who it was, so.......just goes to show.
Originally posted by PeterGriffinI don't really see what's so shocking considering how regularly he put himself into dangerous situations. The only thing that surprised me was that he wasn't killed by a crocodile.
Plus, he's a national treasue, a household name, and also the circumstance of his death...everyone has seen him interact with deadly animals, and for him to be taken out while interacting again with wildlife, is just a shock cause you dont expect it to happen.
Originally posted by Lumanix
Everyone acts as if they actually know him personally. Maybe [b]he was a douchebag? [/B]
does it matter if he was, he spent his life doing good things, do you think someone who spent their life helping others the way he did would really be an ******* behind closed doors?
Originally posted by xmarksthespot
I'm actually quite surprised his death is getting so much attention. Will people be making threads about Sir David Attenborough if and when he dies?
I think with Irwin it was that he died far you young and died making a doco. Attenborough is already a old man, he's lived out his life. Oh and i'm sure when he dies there'll be alot of sadpeople then too, he did some great work too