Crikey… He’s gone…
The news spread fast that one of Australia’s most ionic charachters died whilst filming a documentary off Port Douglas.
Steve “The Crocodile Hunter” Irwin was struck down in his prime by a stringray off Port Douglas at approximately 11am today.
News websites are covering the story and updating details as soon as available:
ABC News Online – Tributes are flowing in for naturalist and TV star Steve Irwin who has died after a diving accident off far north Queensland. More…
News.com.au – THE fatal stingray attack on Steve Irwin may have occurred because the animal was startled or frightened, an expert said today. More…
The Sydney Morning Herald – Deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile says Australians will be saddened and shocked by Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin’s death in a marine accident. More…
International Herald Tribune – Steve Irwin, the ebullient Australian TV personality and conservationist known as the Crocodile Hunter, was killed Monday by a stingray barb to the heart during a diving expedition, police and his wildlife park said. More…
It’s a sad day in Australian history because this guy bent the barriers and like a bull at a gate belted himself into the limelight simply by doing what he does best. Being himself.
People from all over the world would flock to his home, “Australia Zoo” to catch a glimps of him in action. Even though I only live a short drive away, I too was also star struck, and three years ago was lucky enough to witness a live crocodile feeding show by the man himself. He was exaclty the same as how he is portrayed on screen.
Wild, wacky, and wonderfully out of control…
