http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/5311298.stm?ls

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"'Crocodile Hunter' Irwin killed The naturalist worked to protect Australian wildlife Australian environmentalist and television personality Steve Irwin has died during a diving accident. Mr Irwin, 44, was killed by a stingray barb to the chest while he was filming an underwater documentary in Queensland's Great Barrier Reef. Paramedics from the nearby city of Cairns rushed to treat him at the scene but were unable to save him. Mr Irwin was known for his television show The Crocodile Hunter and his work with native Australian wildlife. Police in Queensland confirmed the naturalist's death and said his family had been notified. "It is believed that Mr Irwin collapsed after being stung by a stingray at Batt Reef off Port Douglas at about 11:00 am (0100 GMT)," a police statement quoted by AFP news agency said. Mr Irwin's documentaries were shown around the world "His crew called for medical treatment and the Queensland medical helicopter responded, however Mr Irwin had died." Mr Irwin had built up what was a small reptile park in Queensland into what is now Australia Zoo, a major centre for Australian wildlife. He was famous for handling dangerous creatures such as crocodiles, snakes and spiders, and his documentaries on his work with crocodiles drew a worldwide audience. He leaves a wife, Terri, and two young children"

9/4/2006 2:06:08 AM

http://www.thewolfweb.com/message_topic.aspx?topic=430530

http://www.thewolfweb.com/message_topic.aspx?topic=430529

9/4/2006 2:07:25 AM

dammit those threads weren't there when i was making mine

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9/4/2006 2:10:46 AM

9/4/2006 2:13:41 AM

One of these threads is going to die, so I'll post in both.

Well we all knew it was going to happen sooner or later, he was fuckin' nuts about getting up close to dangerous wild animals.

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"Steve Irwin, the quirky Australian naturalist who won worldwide acclaim, was killed by a stingray barb through the chest on Monday while diving off Australia's northeast coast, emergency officials and witnesses said. "

9/4/2006 3:04:06 AM

cant claim a darwin award, his offspring is still alive

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9/4/2006 3:09:33 AM

man, this fucking sucks...rip steve irwin

9/4/2006 5:02:48 AM

remember the rumor of this happening that has been around for ~10 years?

9/4/2006 5:46:16 AM

totally sucks

9/4/2006 6:10:55 AM

Bummer........Gonna miss ole Steve, Guy was fearless

9/4/2006 7:32:19 AM