Stingray kills 'Crocodile Hunter'

[Eazy]

Steve Irwin, the Australian TV presenter known as the "Crocodile Hunter," has died after being stung in a marine accident off Australia's north coast.

Australian media reports say Irwin was diving in waters off Port Douglas, north of Cairns, when the incident happened on Monday morning.

Irwin, 44 was killed by a stingray barb that went through his chest, according to Cairns police sources. Irwin was filming an underwater documentary at the time.

CNN.com - Reports: Stingray*kills 'Crocodile Hunter' - Sep 4, 2006

 

[Switch]

OMG... He was such a nice and funny person. Have seen a lot of his shows. Very unfortunate.

 

[Udit]

he was such great guy used to make great shows

very very sad news

 

[digital_brain]

such a sad news .. he was a great person .. so brave andsuch great sense of humour ..

 

[Rave]

woah wtf? :O

I am SHOCKED!!

R.I.P

 

[friedclyde]

damn sad news...... i hope his wife and daughter take it well and the rest of his family.........i feelin depressed...

 

[Sandy]

really sad

 

[RiO]

This guy had some balls alright, at least he died while doing what he loves most... R.I.P Irwin.

 

[Josh]

OMG... Really Sad Incident...

What is stingray ?/ a type of barb wire ??

R.I.P.

 

[RiO]

Pics and detailed info on the sting ray.

 

[apollyon]

really sad news

 

[ANP !!!]

OMFFG...this is really sad. Used to see this shows, was a very great personality. Very very sad. RIP.

 

[Sandy]

This guy had some balls alright, at least he died while doing what he loves most... R.I.P Irwin.

agreed he has had 2-3 close calls before but just managed to escaspe without much problems but this time it caught up with him

 

[Josh]

Pics and detailed info on the sting ray.

Thanks RIO . I got it now.

 

[Shripad]

:down: :down:

I dont know what to say.

 

[Striker10]

damn ...

attacked by stingray , nothing could have been done on time .

God bless him

 

[Vince]

Damn shocking.. and Sad... R.I.P Steve..

 

[thexfactor]

Real sad and shocking news ..... may his soul rest in peace

 

[KingKrool]

Poor guy. Used to make so many nice shows.

 

[apollyon]

damn ...

attacked by stingray , nothing could have been done on time .

God bless him

a stingray never 'attacks' anyone ,the sting is only for defense
steve must have handled/touched it