September 03, 2006
Sad as Hell
The Crocodile Hunter is dead.
Steve Irwin died at 11am Monday morning after being stung by a Sting Ray off the coast of Australia, north of Cairns. Evidently Steve and his crew were filming an underwater documentary.
The irony of it is that Sting Rays aren't considered to be especially dangerous, and stings often cause little more than skin irritation.
Steve leaves behind his wife Terri and children Bindi Sue (8) and Bob (2 and a half).
Steve's death has crashed a lot of websites in Australia, including major news pages and the Australia Zoo site.
Steve touched a lot of people because of his passion for wildlife and his honesty about who he was and what he did. And how much he loved his family. I was always a big fan of Steve's and I will miss him more than I should.
More links and info here
photos courtesy smh.com.au, scotsman.com, wildlifewarriors.org.au
Posted by caltechgirl at September 3, 2006 11:44 PM | TrackBack
I feel like I've lost one of my heroes. My husband and I chose Australia for our honeymoon in no small part due to his genuine love for the flora and fauna of his home. I hope that Bindi and Bob come to know how much he was loved by so many in the international community. I'll miss you, Steve.
Posted by: Sharon at September 3, 2006 11:59 PMWell, darn. I just loved that guy. I loved so much how he got all excited about the creatures he worked with.
I'm saying a prayer for his family. What awful, awful news for them.
Wow, that sucks...I'm sad, not just for his family, but for all the fans, and for the fact that we've lost a sciencey-person with real enthusiasm and charisma...we need all of those we can get.
I guess the only thing you can say is that he went out doing what he loved. I suppose that's better than him getting killed by a drunk driver or something...
Posted by: ricki at September 4, 2006 06:31 AMholy crap. that sucks.
Posted by: wRitErsbLock at September 4, 2006 07:07 AMVery tragic.
Have you ever seen Bindi on film? She has her father's gift. She gave a dissertation on something animal-related and appeared as knowledgeable, competent, passionate, and entertaining as her father, but in a little girl way.
Bless them all. That poor family. Huge shoes to fill.
Posted by: Christina at September 5, 2006 06:47 AMThis makes me very sad. I must have said no less than 50 times yesterday, “I can’t believe it.” I just keep thinking of all of these children who watch him. How devastating, I so wouldn't want to have to talk to my children about losing one of their childhood icons. That's the nice thing about cartoons, they might get hit with an anvil but they always come back.
Posted by: Morrigan at September 5, 2006 07:48 AMHow sad. I loved that guy. So did the boy. I hope his wife and daughter and crew continue on tv. That is what he'd have wanted I think.
Posted by: oddybobo at September 5, 2006 12:29 PMMy son has wiggly safari on dvd so we will always have a lasting memory. Though it is very upsetting. Crikey.., Steve will miss you.
Posted by: Kim at September 5, 2006 02:51 PMMy son has wiggly safari on dvd so we will always have a lasting memory. Though it is very upsetting. Crikey.., Steve we will miss you.
Posted by: Kim at September 5, 2006 02:52 PMMy son has wiggly safari on dvd so it will be a lasting memory.Though it is very upseting. Crikey...,Steve we will miss you.
Posted by: Kim at September 5, 2006 03:00 PMIt is a rarity in this world to find so truly great a man, who so truly never tried to be any more than a man.
Our world does and should mourn the loss of a man whose name should be remembered with the Ghandi's and Mother Theresa's of the world, passive, dedicated, and world shaking in both accomplishments and resolve.
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