Outline · [ Standard ] · Linear+ Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin killed by stingray

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story...891-601,00.html CROCODILE Hunter Steve Irwin has died in a freak marine accident while shooting a documentary on the Great Barrier Reef. The 44-year-old is believed to have been killed by a stingray barb that went through his chest while he was diving, government sources said. He was filming an underwater documentary off Port Douglas when the accident occurred. Mr Irwin's body was being flown to a morgue in Cairns. Tasmania Police this afternoon confirmed his American-born wife Terri was travelling in the state. A spokeswoman said in a statement that police had made contact with Mrs Irwin and "passed on a message relating to the death of her husband". It is believed she had been trekking on Cradle Mountain. Melbourne-born Mr Irwin - known worldwide as the Crocodile Hunter - is famous for his enthusiasm for wildlife and his catchcry "Crikey!". The father of two's Crocodile Hunter program was first broadcast in 1992 and has been shown around the world on cable network Discovery. N Qld map Thanks to his TV programs, Irwin is perhaps the best-known Australian in the US. He has also starred in movies and developed the Australia Zoo wildlife park, north of Brisbane, which was started by his parents Bob and Lyn Irwin. The Queensland Ambulance Service said a call was received about 11am (AEST) today and an emergency services helicopter was flown to a boat on Batt Reef, off Port Douglas, with a doctor and emergency services paramedic on board. Mr Irwin had a puncture wound to the left side of his chest and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Irwins have two children: a daughter, Bindi Sue Irwin, 8, and a son, Robert (Bob) Clarence Irwin, three. Bob was involved in a controversial incident in January, 2004, when his father dangled him near a crocodile at Australia Zoo. Mr Irwin carried his infant son in one arm while feeding a dead chicken carcass to a crocodile with the other hand. Child welfare and animal rights groups criticised his actions as irresponsible and tantamount to child abuse. Mr Irwin said any danger to his son was only a perceived danger and that he was in complete control of the situation. In June 2004, Mr Irwin came under fire again when it was alleged he came too close to and disturbed some whales, seals and penguins while filming a documentary in Antarctica. Interacting with Antarctic wildlife in a disapproved manner may be a breach of Australian federal and international laws. But the issue ended without charges being filed. Mr Irwin had close links with Prime Minister John Howard and was a guest at The Lodge during a function for US President George W Bush in 2003. Mr Irwin also championed many environmental projects. These included the Steve Irwin Conservation Foundation, and International Crocodile Rescue.

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story...891-601,00.html

CROCODILE Hunter Steve Irwin has died in a freak marine accident while shooting a documentary on the Great Barrier Reef.

The 44-year-old is believed to have been killed by a stingray barb that went through his chest while he was diving, government sources said.

He was filming an underwater documentary off Port Douglas when the accident occurred.

Mr Irwin's body was being flown to a morgue in Cairns.

Tasmania Police this afternoon confirmed his American-born wife Terri was travelling in the state.

A spokeswoman said in a statement that police had made contact with Mrs Irwin and "passed on a message relating to the death of her husband". It is believed she had been trekking on Cradle Mountain.

Melbourne-born Mr Irwin - known worldwide as the Crocodile Hunter - is famous for his enthusiasm for wildlife and his catchcry "Crikey!".

The father of two's Crocodile Hunter program was first broadcast in 1992 and has been shown around the world on cable network Discovery.

N Qld map Thanks to his TV programs, Irwin is perhaps the best-known Australian in the US. He has also starred in movies and developed the Australia Zoo wildlife park, north of Brisbane, which was started by his parents Bob and Lyn Irwin.

The Queensland Ambulance Service said a call was received about 11am (AEST) today and an emergency services helicopter was flown to a boat on Batt Reef, off Port Douglas, with a doctor and emergency services paramedic on board.

Mr Irwin had a puncture wound to the left side of his chest and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Irwins have two children: a daughter, Bindi Sue Irwin, 8, and a son, Robert (Bob) Clarence Irwin, three.

Bob was involved in a controversial incident in January, 2004, when his father dangled him near a crocodile at Australia Zoo.

Mr Irwin carried his infant son in one arm while feeding a dead chicken carcass to a crocodile with the other hand.

Child welfare and animal rights groups criticised his actions as irresponsible and tantamount to child abuse.

Mr Irwin said any danger to his son was only a perceived danger and that he was in complete control of the situation.

In June 2004, Mr Irwin came under fire again when it was alleged he came too close to and disturbed some whales, seals and penguins while filming a documentary in Antarctica.

Interacting with Antarctic wildlife in a disapproved manner may be a breach of Australian federal and international laws. But the issue ended without charges being filed.

Mr Irwin had close links with Prime Minister John Howard and was a guest at The Lodge during a function for US President George W Bush in 2003.

Mr Irwin also championed many environmental projects. These included the Steve Irwin Conservation Foundation, and International Crocodile Rescue.

prostii..a mai fost si acum un an o stire de genul asta..

well..... i saw this coming! so long mate!

de data asta pare sa fie pe bune..... an auzit si la radio....

Dar cum dracu i-a trecut pisica aia de mare prin piept?

mdeah, se pare c-a murit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Irwin

pisica aia de mare, pare-mi-se ca are un tep pe spate care e otravitor.

This post has been edited by cristib: 4 Sep 2006, 09:08

Am citit si eu treaba asta!Chiar imi pare rau de el.Imi placeau emisiunile facute de el.Si ca o ironie a sortii: nu a fost halit de un crocodil, ci a fost rapus de o pisica de mare!
Pacat.

Chiar nu-mi vine sa cred... . Chiar ma uitam la emisiunile lui mai demult...pacat

Dar cum dracu i-a trecut pisica aia de mare prin piept?

Nu i-a trecut prin piept ci a fost intepat in piept....

Are un ac in virful cozii care este otravitor...

si nu faceau astia dupa animal planet un memorial ,dadeau toata ziua emisiunile lui?

Din pacate chiar e pe bune, stirea e confirmata si de alte agentii (BBC). Pacat...

Pacat... RIP

A murit azi super omul care imblanzea serpi, crocodili si alte animale periculoase. Pana la urma s-a spart ulciorul din pacate. RIP STEVE!

http://www.theage.com.au/news/National/Cro...7222051588.html

Bai ce chestie... imi pare sincer foarte rau.
You were great, mate. Rest in peace!

se pare ca a murit in timp ce filma un documentar intitulat "Deadly Sea Creatures"

Eram şi suntem (eu şi familia mea) mari "consumatori" de Animal Planet şi Discovery. Regretăm din tot sufletul dispariţia lui.

This post has been edited by Watchful snake: 4 Sep 2006, 10:22

RIP. Facea documentare marfa.

This post has been edited by diesel: 4 Sep 2006, 10:35

Daca citeati mai cu atentie vedeati ca se discuta de azi dimineata subiectul aici:

http://www.reno.ro/index.php?showtopic=533...=0&#entry667206

De ce trebuie să ne uităm la ce se discută pe reno? Uitaţi-vă la ce spune agenţia AP: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060904/ap_on_en_tv/obit_irwin

Nu e pe reno. E pe sectiunea comuna. Doar ca pe sectiunea "stiri interesante". Doar ca imparteala asta cu stiri / stiri interesante e naspa.

Dumnezeu sa-l ierte.
Dar uneori parca prea si-o cauta. Cand te joci cu focul iti asumi toate riscurile de a te arde.

Daca citeati mai cu atentie vedeati ca se discuta de azi dimineata subiectul aici:

http://www.reno.ro/index.php?showtopic=533...=0&#entry667206

sau aici http://www.daciaclub.ro/index.php?showtopi...=0&#entry667206

Dumnezeu sa-l ierte!

Neatentie, nesansa, noroc fortat....asta e, RIP.

Stingrays have flat bodies and tails with serrated spines, which contain venom and can cause cuts and puncture wounds. The creatures are not aggressive and injury usually occurs when a swimmer or diver accidentally steps on one.

Imi aduce aminte de unii piloti de F1 care mor in accidente stradale la 80 km/h.

Pacat, a murit o legenda.

dovada ca pisicile sunt foarte perverse..... Dumnezeu sa'l odihneasca ... chiar imi pare rau..

Odihneasca-se in pace.
Eu oricum eram 99% sigur ca asta nu o sa moara in patul lui de batranete ... macar a facut toata viata ce i-a placut... Se poate considera un om fericit...

Odihneasca-se in pace. Mai ciudat e faptul ca in Australia nu au murit decat 3 persoane per total din cauza acelui peste. Ghinionul e ghinion , a manuit el animale mult mai periculoase si a murit in urma a ceea ce ei numesc un "freek accident".

http://www.crocodilehunter.com nu se mai incarca in browser .. . .

Dumnezeu sa-l odihneasca in pace. Eu credeam ca va muri mancat de crocodili, sau muscat de serpi... dar asta e viata, nu imi vine sa cred .