Steve "Crocodile Hunter" Irwin, 44, RIP - Toyota Yaris Forums

as400g33k · 09-04-2006, 02:09 AM

Steve Irwin killed by stingray
September 04, 2006 01:38pm

THE Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, is dead. He was killed in a freak accident in Cairns, police sources said.

It is understood he was killed by a sting-ray barb that went through his chest. He was swimming off the Low Isles at Port Douglas filming an underwater documentary when the accident occured.

Mr Irwin's body was being flown to Cairns.

It's believed Mr Irwin's American-born wife Terri is trekking on Cradle Mountain in Tasmania and has yet to be told of her husband's death.

Tasmania Police this afternoon confirmed Mrs Irwin was travelling in the state.

A spokeswoman said in a statement police had made contact with Mrs Irwin and "passed on a message relating to the death of her husband".

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.

He's also starred in movies and has developed the Australia Zoo wildlife park, north of Brisbane, which was started by his parents Bob and Lyn Irwin.

Foreign Minister Alexander Downer, who used a photograph of his family at Australia Zoo for his official Christmas card last year, hailed Mr Irwin for his work in promoting Australia.

Mr Irwin was heavily involved in last year's "G'Day LA" campaign.

"The minister knew him, was fond of him and was very, very appreciative of all the work he'd done to promote Australia overseas," a spokesman said.

The Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) said a call was received about 11am (AEST) and an emergency services helicopter was flown to the boat on Batt Reef off the coast near Cairns 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, eight, and a three-year-old son, Robert (Bob) Clarence Irwin.

Bob was involved in a controversial incident with his father in January, 2004, when he 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 stated any danger to his son was only a perceived danger and that he was in complete control of the situation.

Source: The Advertiser (http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/s...006301,00.html)

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Rest in peace, mate...

Yaris Yaba · 09-04-2006, 06:29 AM

that guy was crazy! RIP

boxerboy · 09-04-2006, 07:08 AM

Thats sad. He did push the limits. I am sure he will be missed.

riceboy · 09-04-2006, 09:00 AM

RIP...

ChinoCharles · 09-04-2006, 11:12 AM

Crikey!

07WYarisRS · 09-04-2006, 01:46 PM

Sure is a bummer

FoEKuZ · 09-05-2006, 08:46 AM

RIP crockman

thewifesyaris · 09-05-2006, 12:12 PM

When you play with fire your likely to get burnned.
But in all seriousness, he was a good entertainer and lived his life to the fullest. He'll be missed.

jeffyen · 09-06-2006, 10:29 AM

He did not push the limits. It was a freak accident.
Here's some additional info
http://jeffyen.blogspot.com/2006/09/...-stingray.html

pxpaulx · 09-06-2006, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffyen

He did not push the limits. It was a freak accident.
Here's some additional info
http://jeffyen.blogspot.com/2006/09/...-stingray.html

it really is too bad; from the sounds of what i've read, he was much more careful than what was generally portrayed in his shows.

09-04-2006, 02:09 AM	#1
as400g33k Drives: 05 YRS Silver Lining Metallic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 249	Steve "Crocodile Hunter" Irwin, 44, RIP Steve Irwin killed by stingray September 04, 2006 01:38pm THE Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, is dead. He was killed in a freak accident in Cairns, police sources said. It is understood he was killed by a sting-ray barb that went through his chest. He was swimming off the Low Isles at Port Douglas filming an underwater documentary when the accident occured. Mr Irwin's body was being flown to Cairns. It's believed Mr Irwin's American-born wife Terri is trekking on Cradle Mountain in Tasmania and has yet to be told of her husband's death. Tasmania Police this afternoon confirmed Mrs Irwin was travelling in the state. A spokeswoman said in a statement police had made contact with Mrs Irwin and "passed on a message relating to the death of her husband". 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. He's also starred in movies and has developed the Australia Zoo wildlife park, north of Brisbane, which was started by his parents Bob and Lyn Irwin. Foreign Minister Alexander Downer, who used a photograph of his family at Australia Zoo for his official Christmas card last year, hailed Mr Irwin for his work in promoting Australia. Mr Irwin was heavily involved in last year's "G'Day LA" campaign. "The minister knew him, was fond of him and was very, very appreciative of all the work he'd done to promote Australia overseas," a spokesman said. The Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) said a call was received about 11am (AEST) and an emergency services helicopter was flown to the boat on Batt Reef off the coast near Cairns 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, eight, and a three-year-old son, Robert (Bob) Clarence Irwin. Bob was involved in a controversial incident with his father in January, 2004, when he 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 stated any danger to his son was only a perceived danger and that he was in complete control of the situation. Source: The Advertiser (http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/s...006301,00.html) === Rest in peace, mate...

09-04-2006, 07:08 AM	#3
boxerboy Drives: WRX ,Tacoma and Yaris Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 206	Thats sad. He did push the limits. I am sure he will be missed. __________________ "PERCEPTION IS SELECTION"

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Yaris Yaba Drives: 07yaris5d Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Thailand Posts: 61	that guy was crazy! RIP

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jeffyen Drives: - Join Date: May 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 10	He did not push the limits. It was a freak accident. Here's some additional info http://jeffyen.blogspot.com/2006/09/...-stingray.html