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While driving home from being away over the Labor Day weekend, I heard on the radio that Steve Irwin, known as the Crocodile Hunter, had died from a sting by a stingray on the Great Barrier Reef.

Irwin pulled barb out of chest before death - Yahoo! News

At first this surprised me since stingray stings are usually not fatal. However, after arriving home and doing more research I found out it was reported that the barb went into the chest and likely penetrated the heart. It seems it was a freak accident.

I’ve always enjoyed his shows on Animal Planet and liked his enthusiasm and energy. His presence will be sorely missed by many.

I always loved his genuine love for animals and conservations and that he always did what he felt was best. He also put into practice what he preached using his wealth to further build the Australia Zoo in Queensland, Australia and to buy acres of the wild outback to protect the habitat for endangered animals. His wife Terry grew up here in Oregon a few hours from where I live. Sadly he leaves behind not only his wife, but also two small children, Bindy Sue age 8 and Bob age 3.

Rest in Peace Steve

(photo from Yahoo News)

Other News Resources

• Animal Planet :: The Crocodile Hunter
• Discovery Communications, Inc. Mourns Tragic Loss of Steve Irwin
• Post your condolences to the Irwin family. (due to overwhelming response the forum may be hard to reach)
• Yahoo! News Search Results for Steve Irwin
• Steve Irwin - Google News
• International Herald Tribune Obituary: Steve Irwin, TV celebrity and wildlife enthusiast - Asia - Pacific

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