Originally posted by PeterGriffin
Damn, its already up on wikipedia 😑 These people work fast...Death
See Wikinews article:
Crocodile Hunter's Steve Irwin dies at 44On September 4, 2006, shortly after 11:00 a.m. local time, Irwin was killed in a marine accident while filming an underwater documentary in the Batt Reef off the Low Isles near Port Douglas, north of Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It is believed that a stingray barb penetrated his heart, causing a fatal wound, though this has yet to be confirmed by Australian officials. Ironically, it has been reported that his new documentary was aimed at demystifying the stingray.[2]
The Queensland Police Service issued a statement saying Mr. Irwin collapsed after being stung at Batt Reef, Low Isles off Port Douglas about 11am. He had been filming a documentary. Source AAP and SMH.com.au Sydney Morning Herald & AAP. Steve Irwin killed by stingray. Sydney Morning Herald, AAP. Retrieved on 2006-09-04, 2006. Retrieved on September 4, 2006.
Crikey. 😑
Originally posted by Crusher
I knew the very 1st time I saw him, he had a rattlesnake right up to his face...and I said "Hes not going to live long doing that insane kind of thing."
Originally posted by Bowser jr
This Sucks.
Steve Irwin Was One Of The Many Cool People I Liked.
I hard The News At 7am In England.
🙁 (cry and sobs)
Originally posted by Syren
For all of you who have said anything along the lines of 'It was inevitable', or some such ignorant variant, you should know better. Have a little empathy? No one's asking you to create a shrine to the Croc King or grieve as if you've lost a close relative, but at least don't make out like you're glad he's dead. It's almost as if you're saying he got his come-uppance! If you didn't like the guy, doesn't such a petty opinion seem trivial now? You cannot feel pleased that he's dead and proud of yourselves just because you had some premonition that this was gonna happen. That's twisted.I didn't like his way of presenting, but his shows were interesting and my sister (and her friends) adored him. The amount of times my sister's come out with some snippet of information I've never heard before is amazing! She's only 8 and already she's teaching me things I didn't know, children absorb information if it's fed to them the right way and Steve Irwin definitely had the knack for enrapturing an audience.
It's a shame he's dead. I'm not particularly sad as I don't know him, but I feel for his family.
Don't say he should have known better, the guy was doing what he loved best and providing education at the same time. He was, overall, a good guy.
People just can't say that sort of thing. If they didn't like him (for whatever reasons) or didn't know him for who he is, yeah the 'is' again, then fine. They won't feel the pain if they didn't like him that much or know him, but for those who knew him shouldn't say such things! 😠
Originally posted by Vinny Valentine
I was hoping one day to read the news and see the headlines:[b]" Croc Hunter Steve Irwins Head, Bitten off in tragic Croc Accident "
That would make me laugh for about an hour, then feel bad for about 10 minutes.
I heard about this on World of Warcraft, everyone was creaming "Oh God Oh God The Croc Hunter is Dead, What will we do!! Crikey Crikey!"
It was stupid.
I feel bad for Steves Young son and wife though..
But Still......Why coudn't his head be bitten off, getting a stingray tail through your chest isn't a funny. [/B]
Originally posted by Gaca
i liked him so much. always wanted to go to zoo australia and see his show.he was a really great person.
There's also one person next to me laughing becuase it says dead on every web page, it's sick!
Originally posted by DragonWoman
I've heard rumours that Steve Irwin formally known as the 'Croc Hunter' is reported dead...http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,20349888-2,00.html
I dunno whether to believe it or not...what dyou guys think? Is the dude still alive or has he gone to that croc haven in the sky?
" Prime Minister John Howard said Irwin captured the immagination of Australia and the world through The Crocodile Hunter.
"Steve was also a passionate environmentalist who used his television programmes and his award-winning Australia Zoo to promote a serious conservation message," Mr Howard said.
"He made an extraordinary contribution to creating a widespread appreciation of the value and uniqueness of Australian wildlife.
"Steve was a dynamic personality who will be greatly missed by his legion of fans in Australia and around the world."
Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of The Nationals, Mark Vaile, said Australians will be saddened and shocked by the sudden death of Mr Irwin.
"I was a tremendous fan of Steve Irwin because of his larger than life personality and his ability to highlight wildlife conservation in a way that people from all walks of life could identify with," Mr Vaile said.
"Steve was an amazing Australian."
Queensland Premier Peter Beattie said the loss of Mr Irwin would be sorely felt.
"Steve made a signification contribution to the conservation of many other species through his work establishing the Australia Wildlife Hospital at Beerwah, research projects on koalas, wombats and other threatened species," Mr Beattie said.
People have begun laying flowers in memory of Mr Irwin at his family's animal park, Australia Zoo, north of Brisbane."
Tomorrow's newspapers are going to be filled with this stuff, its going to be depressing 🙁
Originally posted by Blue Dragon
Sort of my point too, when I saw him get pulled into the pool with that croc, lucky he landed on top of it though. I guessed this'd be the way he'd go because he was always handling dangerous creatures but I'm glad be didn't give up his most loved interest because of the danger. If I did that sort of thing, I wouldn't want to quit either. Once you've started it's your duty to support & help those animals, not turn your back on them. Man I miss him...cryOur tv was on about 8 & I leave at 5 past to watch the weather like I always do so it would have been already said but I thought it would have repeated it again, it's headline news! He is a great guy, yeah I use the word 'is' because he can still be even though he's dead. He inspired me too, such as great guy...but why leave this way, it was so unfortunate!
Agreed. Even though I said myself I knew he'd go this way, that doesn't mean I don't like him. I just knew he would one day because it's a dangerous job. I miss him loads already! People who have been saying, "Yeah he's dead!" or stated they don't care or be deserved it, I've got two words to say to your lot...up yours!!!
People just can't say that sort of thing. If they didn't like him (for whatever reasons) or didn't know him for who he is, yeah the 'is' again, then fine. They won't feel the pain if they didn't like him that much or know him, but for those who knew him shouldn't say such things! 😠
This is one idiotic person for example, has no idea what to say. Just basic stupidity... 😐
Exactly the same with me, but no chance of that though. I'll still go though, if I can get the chance...really wanted to meet him, have a little chat & shake his hand...
There's also one person next to me laughing becuase it says dead on every web page, it's sick!
😆
Explain how thats so Idiotic, Expressing what I think.
Please, run off to the forum you crawled out of.
http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/stingray-risks/2006/09/04/1157222056511.html
Read 6 paragraphs down, he's not the only one. 🙁
Originally posted by Vinny Valentine
😆Explain how thats so Idiotic, Expressing what I think.
Please, run off to the forum you crawled out of.
Originally posted by Blue Dragon
http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/stingray-risks/2006/09/04/1157222056511.html
Read 6 paragraphs down, he's not the only one. 🙁Got something to say funny boy, because I ain't laughing even the slightest. I've got an idea instead. I stay here & discuss the topic & how sad we are to hear Steve is gone & you quietly walk your way out of this thread. Tread carefully though because I'm here & I'm not happy! 😠 In other words, you're walking on thin ice, very thin! If you haven't got anything nice to say, shut up basically! You got that?
I'm Walking on thin ice? 🙄
The more you type the more your intelligence drops. Lets look at what I did, I spoke my mind which is freedom of speech. If you don't like it, ignore me. You sound like a whiny little ***** anyway. So, Ignore me if you don't like it, this threads in the wrong forum anyway. Also, I didn't make it for you to laugh at. So please, shut up and move on 🙄
Oh, so now we're heading into the 'morbidly fascinating' conversation about all the ways Irwin could have died? He is dead, do we really have to be subjected to a graphic discussion about this?
Edit; Blue Dragon, I sympathise with your feelings, but attacking Vinny (or anyone else) for having a differing opinion is unfair of you. I already said that anyone who is incapable of empathy is clearly twisted in some way, no amount of abuse from you is going to change their minds. You'll only hurt yourself, in the long run.
Originally posted by Syren
Oh, so now we're heading into the 'morbidly fascinating' conversation about all the ways Irwin could have died? He is dead, do we really have to be subjected to a graphic discussion about this?Edit; Blue Dragon, I sympathise with your feelings, but attacking Vinny (or anyone else) for having a differing opinion is unfair of you. I already said that anyone who is incapable of empathy is clearly twisted in some way, no amount of abuse from you is going to change their minds. You'll only hurt yourself, in the long run.
Hey, I said I fealt bd for his kids and wife.
Originally posted by In Fate's Hands
this is the third thread on him dieing there is one in the general disscussion(which was the first thread) then the one in movie stars and celebritities forums, and now the off topic forum
Well, it shouldn't really matter because the members who post only in those forums have their own thread. The topic is relevant to all three forums.
Vinny, you shared your opinion, which is fine. But you did come across insensitively and you should be aware that although you're not affected by his death, a lot of people are. It's just about being more aware of other peoples' feelings and, if you're going to carry on being so blunt, not moaning about their reactions.