A tribute to Steve Irwin
Steve Irwin
Steve Irwin , the popular television presenter better known as the 'Crocodile Hunter', has passed away following a marine accident.
The 44-year old was filming an underwater documentary on Monday morning, and police sources in Cairns, north Australia, say he was killed by a stingray barb.
Only the second known Australian fatality from a stingray attack, Irwin seemed to have been stung either through his heart or the left side of his chest, following which he immediately suffered a cardiac arrest. He is survived by wife Terri and their two children, Bindi Sue, 8, and Robert, 3.
Also aiding his global following were his pro-conservation, environmentalist approach and his encyclopaedic knowledge and love of crocodiles.
Australian naturalist and animal-lover Steve Irwin has died after being struck in the chest by a stingray's barb.
Irwin had been filming a documentary on his boat Croc One in Queensland's Great Barrier Reef on the day of his death. Paramedics were unable to save his life.
The 44-year-old was famous around the world for handling dangerous animals, including an anaconda during a TV appearance on the Jay Leno Show.
Mr Irwin's wife Terri was often at his side, to help deal with animals such as the albino Burmese python.
Father-of-two Mr Irwin grew up on his parents' reptile park and became fascinated with animals after receiving a python as a present on his sixth birthday.
He was also a passionate conservationist and was pictured with a variety of animals, such as Kimberly the camel in 2003.
There was outrage in 2004 when Mr Irwin held his one-month-old son near a crocodile during a show. He said his children, including daughter Bindi, had to grow up to be "croc savvy".
Mr Irwin, who handled dangerous animals such as the taipan snake, turned a small reptile park in Queensland into Australia Zoo. It has now become a major wildlife centre.
And Mr Irwin emphasised his dedication to saving endangered species by creating the Steve Irwin Conservation Foundation.
Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said he was "fond" of Mr Irwin and "very, very appreciative" of his work in promoting Australia overseas.
Fans left flowers at Australia Zoo after news of Mr Irwin's death was confirmed on Monday.
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A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by MaxX on 2006-09-08 00:16:26
Rest in Peace.. |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by gigglytlc2006 on 2006-09-08 03:13:34
A Genius who had the ability to reduce the complicated to excitement for all nice one mate. God Bless You from all the people of the Island of Jersey, Channel Islands. |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by sagirmalik on 2006-09-08 11:03:09
This world has lost a braveman .. that cant b fill. |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by anandrathi on 2006-09-08 12:10:43
NICE AND BEAUTIFUL |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by jojo2ivan on 2006-09-08 12:13:38
Great lost ! |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by Mbali on 2006-09-08 12:45:03
Rest in peace and may God bless you and your family |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by akbar3001 on 2006-09-08 12:45:54
We will remember him for his love and passion for wild animals. Although I think he would be very dissappointed to be killed by a stingray after handling most dangerous and wild animals his whole life. May his soul rest in peace. |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by nature lover on 2006-09-08 12:50:02
thanks to Steve for serving as an Animal Saver.............Hats Off to Steve Irwin....! |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by SHIVAPRASAD. on 2006-09-08 13:08:22
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
SOMU.C |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by NULL on 2006-09-08 16:33:47
He is a great loss to the animal planet
Mounika , Tanmayi, Vasanthi |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by benny_hoc on 2006-09-08 22:52:33
Steve Irwin was really loved by people allover the world.his name will exist for ever as a great saviour of wild animals and crocodiles.may his soul rest in peace |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by vinu on 2006-09-09 09:23:33
No one can replace Steve as a Son, Husband, Father or Animal Lover.. A great loss in every sense.
May his soul rest in Peace.
Vinu Thomas |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by rabbiamushtaq on 2006-09-09 16:02:15
i m surprised to see him i think i have no words for his praise
God bless him |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by NULL on 2006-09-09 17:39:28
We never knew him personally, but his own personality got the world to know him. We loved him for his TV programs, which were hilarious but knowledgable. Not once has his program seemed "Uhhh! It was okay". His work at the Croc Farm and with reptiles educated people the world over. On the Jay Leno show, Jay wanted to know what CRIKEY meant and Steve with his charming smile and a wee bit of hesitation explained the word. Will always stay in my mind's eye. He will be hard to replace. Our hearts go out to his family and may the Lord bless his soul. |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by NULL on 2006-09-09 18:21:49
We never knew him personally, but his own personality got the world to know him. We loved him for his TV programs, which were hilarious but knowledgeable. Not once has his program seemed, "Uhhh! It was okay". His work at the Croc farm in Australia and those with reptiles, educated people world wide. On a Jay Leno show, Jay wanted to know what CRIKEY meant, and Steve with his charming smile and a wee bit of hesitation explained the word. This will always stay in our mind's eye. He will be hard to replace, if ever. The ANIMAL PLANET will never be the same again without our Aussie Steve. Our hearts go out to his family and may the LORD bless his soul. It's BYE FOR NOW, Steve. Not GOODBYE. |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by jayasishbanik on 2006-09-10 08:00:46
I repent on the sad demise of Steve Irwin.May his soul rest in peace.  |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by ramesh0414 on 2006-09-10 16:15:46
An Irreplaceable loss to All Animal lovers Worldwide, Our hearts go out to his family and may the Lord bless his soul.
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A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by eternalamir on 2006-09-10 19:55:51
its really worth praising
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A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by madhanabe on 2006-09-11 09:51:37
We will miss u. He is a great loss to the animal planet. May God bless you and your family. |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by jaidev.kotian on 2006-09-11 16:19:56
No one in this world can take his place.He was the BEST , HE WILL REMAIN THE BEST IN THIS WORLD.
The World has lost the best man. |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by rotella on 2006-09-13 15:04:52
VERY SAD NEWS FOR WHOLE WORLD |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by TVK Rangarao on 2006-09-14 17:16:40
Very sad to believe he is no more. |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by MONA_ABHISE on 2006-09-15 16:46:18
WE LOSS ALL THESE THINGS RELATED ANIMALS
& GREAT LOST "STEVE"
MAY GOD BLESS HIM & REST IN PEACE
WE ALL MISS YOU
"STEVE IRWIN" : |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by abebe on 2006-11-22 17:24:09
A unique man in the unique planet has passed away forever. may god rest his soul in peace?  |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by havefun on 2006-12-02 11:04:09
S.Steve was a great bridge between animals and us, he was simply superb. Let us pray for soul in peace n Salute to his extraordinary service. |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by pisceanaha on 2007-03-26 15:46:12
Is so SAD i am Shocked to know this GOD BLESS HIM  |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by world_sundaram on 2007-04-18 19:32:36
we are all miss you Irwin. |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by basheermlpm on 2007-04-19 09:50:41
Thanks |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by crazy18 on 2007-06-24 14:52:28
He is the man who will be born once in hundred years.the nature misses its most beloved son .May his soul rest in peace |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by cchannel on 2008-01-06 13:45:19
No one Could serve as good as Steve. He is true Animal Lover. |
A tribute to Steve Irwin
Written by ravichandra@vinay on 2009-12-23 21:40:52
he is nice and brave man |
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