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Croc man dead
Posted: 04 Sep 2006, 08:46
by VEGAS
Very sad news. I really enjoyed this guys approach to presenting. :sad:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/20 ... 732439.htm
Posted: 04 Sep 2006, 09:49
by Quixoticish
Absolutely tragic. I always found myself drawn to the man for his boundless enthusiasm for the subject, and I loved his TV shows. The man educated millions of people across the globe and opened their eyes to conservation issues regarding species that most people consider "nasty" and wouldn't normally give a second glance to.
Posted: 04 Sep 2006, 10:02
by delticbob
Thats very sad news.
I was watching one of his "Crododile Hunter Diaries" programmes yesterday.
His unique & fun approach to wildlife & the preservation of endangered species made him a world reknowned figure in the care of (Australian) animals.
My condolences to his wife Terry & children Bindy & Bob & all at Australia Zoo.
Bob
Posted: 04 Sep 2006, 10:18
by Reheat
A really fun and entertaining ambassador for Australia and the world in general.
It is still reported that his wife, Terri, is not aware of his death as she is Trekking in Tasmania and can't be contacted.
Shame the media felt the need to tell us before Terri
Alex
Posted: 04 Sep 2006, 10:43
by Dyl Roberts
Thats a Huge shame..... I will miss his infectious enthusiasm for all things nature!
R.I.P Mr Irwin
:sad:
Posted: 04 Sep 2006, 11:21
by alan cottrill
I can only echo all the comments above,a sad loss to the wild life preservation society,and my condolences to his wife and children,and all is staff at australia zoo.
alan. :sad:
Posted: 04 Sep 2006, 12:33
by Vulcan_to_the_Sky!
Thats a true shame, I really enjoyed watching his programs. My condolances to his family...
Posted: 04 Sep 2006, 12:35
by fournier
There'll many a croc breathing a sigh of relief today!
RIP Steve.

Posted: 04 Sep 2006, 14:05
by Nigel H-J
So sad, he was one of the few who would dare to handle crocks in the way he did and pass off any near miss with a shrug of his shoulders and a phew!!
Australia has lost a great man.
Posted: 04 Sep 2006, 15:30
by Tom Everitt AFG
It really was only a matter of time though......... :bigrin:
Tom.