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RyGOLD Member
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Posted:
Breaking news..



https://au.news.yahoo.com/060904/2/10ebw.html



https://au.news.yahoo.com/060904/23/10ebv.html



Steve Irwin killed in stingray attack

By 7News

Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin has been killed in a stingray attack near Cairns on Australia's far north coast.

It was believed Irwin had been swimming off the coast of Cairns when he was stung.



"It is understood he was killed by a sting-ray barb that went through his chest," Brisbane's Courier Mail reported this afternoon.



Irwin was best known for his documentary series "The Crocodile Hunter".



He was born in Victoria and found his love of animals after following in his father's footsteps, volunteering his services to the Queensland Government's East Coast Crocodile Management program.



He spent years living on his own in the mosquito infested creeks, rivers and mangroves of North Queensland, catching huge crocodiles single-handed.



In June 1992, he married American Terri Raines after they met when she visited Irwin's Australia Zoo.



The 44-year-old is survived by his wife and two children, Bindi and Robert.


PeleBRONZE Member
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Posted:
 Written by: coleman




 Written by: steve's dad


He certainly did die doing something he loved doing, and that's a lot better than getting hit by a bus...








That's a damn beautiful quote right there. So true!

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FireTomStargazer
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Posted:
 Written by: Valura



Irony perhaps. I dont find the urge to laugh out loud about it, and then post on a forum that I giggled when someone died. I think that is disrepectful and cold.





Different people, different reactions, Valura. I might share your opinion, but shrug



Besides as a diver I know stingrays and am completely bewildered by this event. I somehow missed the link to the video of the accident, could someone post it for me again, please?



And yes, I do believe that this video should be shown. Stingrays are very peaceful animals and only attack in self defense. I'd be curious how close he had to get or what the situation was like - to be better prepared on my next dive.

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pixiejesterGOLD Member
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Posted:
The tape shouldn't be released EVER, the poor guy(s) that had to witness it said it was 'traumatic...it's someone dying' why would they want other people to watch that?

It could be worse - we could all have normal jobs.

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FireTomStargazer
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Posted:
I get your point, pixie. But as I said: Stingrays are VERY peaceful animals. They lie buried in the sand on the ocean floor, hard to be spotted by a diver.

It can be his last demonstration on wildlife and "how (not) to" approach it...

Motivation to watch somebody die? "Curiosity" would be too profane to express my motivation... as I said, stingrays are peaceful, fishermen get stung by stepping on them in shallow waters... I wonder whether he touched or threatened him in any way - to spread and backup my principle "STAY OFF WILDLIFE!!" Even though they are no killermachines they deserve to be left alone by humans...

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pixiejesterGOLD Member
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Posted:
The stingray felt threatened, they were just to close to it, and it felt trapped so it lashed out. If I were to watch it it'd be out of curiosity too, but unless Terri and his family say, that tape shouldn't be watch.

It could be worse - we could all have normal jobs.

If nobodies perfect, then I'm nobody.


FireTomStargazer
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Posted:
Certainly agreed upon this one.

But what does it take to make a stingray feel trapped and defend itself? IMO there are myriads of unexperienced divers out there, who urgently need proof in order to finally leave the (aquatic) wildlife alone.

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pixiejesterGOLD Member
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Posted:
He was swimming above it, in shallow water, the camera man was to it's side, that's how it felt trapped.

One more thing, and I dont wanna turn it into a rant, but whoever posted that link, what the hell were you thinking!? There are young people on this forum, and you dont just post it where you feel like, it's disreptectful.

That whole day should be kept to his family, and unless they tell us anythings else that's how it should stay.

As for that tape, I dont want my last memery of Steve to be his death. That'll stick with you forever.

It could be worse - we could all have normal jobs.

If nobodies perfect, then I'm nobody.


misscorinthianSILVER Member
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Posted:
 Written by: pixiejester


One more thing, and I dont wanna turn it into a rant, but whoever posted that link, what the hell were you thinking!? There are young people on this forum, and you dont just post it where you feel like, it's disreptectful.




I am not sure who this was aimed at, but I haven't found any links in this thread to be disrespectful- they are mostly web news pages reporting the incident confused

About whether the footage should be shown or not, as I already said: If that is what he and his family would have wanted/want- which is being reported to be true then so be it. To add to that, yes I think I am a little curious as to how these animals attack now, and agree with Firetom that valuable lessons can be learned BUT I would have issues watching someone being stabbed in the chest. I had the misfortune to be with a colleage when he was stabbed in the arm. I didn't witness the actual stabbing, but the aftermath was traumatic enough- and he didn't die.

Even memories of that event are enough to know that I could not cope with watching this footage, and I think I am quite unshockable. I think a lot of people may watch it because it is being so publicised- and I fear some may just for sensationalistic reasons...and not be prepared for how it will actually affect them.

One would hope they would put severe warnings directly before it is shown.

XLenX

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IgirisujinSILVER Member
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Posted:
I think they should put together what they filmed so far and broadcast it, but miss out the final bit where he had his accident. They probably will actually and fill up the rest with some images and RIP sort of shots.

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artindorilmember
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Posted:
thing is, according to news reports, he wanted his death to actualy be broadcast. He wanted people to see that he was dealing with dangerous animals and that if that was the way he met his creator then that's what he wanted people to see.

alien_oddityCarpal \'Tunnel
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Posted:
before steves untimely death he was interviewed on a childrens telly show, he was asked all sorts of questions like....

"where dose you love of animals stem from, your favorite animal etc"

he was then asked........

" so, steve...................what was your favorite childrens show when you where growing up?"

he thought about it for a second and replyed.

" aww mate when i was growing up there was so many good shows i used to love, thunderbirds was amazing but there will always be one show that has a special place in my heart................



































STINGRAY"


ROTFL ubblol

ValuraSILVER Member
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Posted:
Ravehead have you not read the rest of this bloody thread?

ooooops

TAJ "boat mummy." VALURA "yes sweetie you went on a boat, was daddy there with you?" TAJ "no, but monkey on boat" VALURA "well then sweetie, Daddy WAS there with you"


DentrassiGOLD Member
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Posted:
when i die - if anyone suddenly decided that they cant make bad jokes about me because im dead - im going to come back and haunt them. perhaps thats just my wierd sense of humour though. wink



are the deceased off limits from humour? perhaps thats room for a different thread (i think the myers-brigg indicator uses catagories as 'thinker' or 'feeler' which would be a good reference)



my reaction to the entire thing was best decribed as a 'rueful giggle' - sure its sad he's dead - condolences to his family, that man did alot of good for the world which he clearly wanted to protect - maybe the humour is in the irony of being killed in the process of making another documentrty to show how beautiful the natural world is? the double irony is being killed by a relatively peaceful sea creature when he had been wrestling crocs for goodness knows how long. thats probably why i had a bit of a 'rueful giggle.

Insensitive? who knows - its just how my brain works - i still feel emotion - but my brain will always tickover and find some humour in this crazy world we live in - any will especially find some way to laugh at myself.



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Groovy_DreamSILVER Member
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Posted:
Here we go... take 2

ValuraSILVER Member
Mumma Hen
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Location: Brisbane, Australia


Posted:
nah mate Im out.

TAJ "boat mummy." VALURA "yes sweetie you went on a boat, was daddy there with you?" TAJ "no, but monkey on boat" VALURA "well then sweetie, Daddy WAS there with you"


misscorinthianSILVER Member
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Location: Bristol, United Kingdom


Posted:
O.k then, I will.

No, I don't think the deceased are off limits from humour.

I do however, think that posting such jokes in a thread people are obviously using to leave tibutes/condolances, and less than a week after the guy has died is not apropriate.

Sure maybe Steve would be looking back on his accident and laughing (?!) at some point..but right now maybe he would be thinking more about his family, and how they are never going to see him again. I don't think he would be finding that humerous.

XLenX

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PyroWillGOLD Member
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Posted:
ditto bad taste ravehead, bad taste

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boobookittyfudgeGOLD Member
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Posted:
Yes. i have been offended by a couple of the remarks made on this thread.

i think a separate thread should be created for those who want to laugh and discuss his death. i thought it perfectly clear that this thread was for remembrance and condolences.

I know not everyone is all that affected by Irwin's death, but this is a place for people he did touch. find your own thread to berade this great man.

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pixiejesterGOLD Member
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Posted:
 Written by: misscorinthian


 Written by: pixiejester


One more thing, and I dont wanna turn it into a rant, but whoever posted that link, what the hell were you thinking!? There are young people on this forum, and you dont just post it where you feel like, it's disreptectful.




I am not sure who this was aimed at, but I haven't found any links in this thread to be disrespectful- they are mostly web news pages reporting the incident confused

About whether the footage should be shown or not, as I already said: If that is what he and his family would have wanted/want- which is being reported to be true then so be it. To add to that, yes I think I am a little curious as to how these animals attack now, and agree with Firetom that valuable lessons can be learned BUT I would have issues watching someone being stabbed in the chest. I had the misfortune to be with a colleage when he was stabbed in the arm. I didn't witness the actual stabbing, but the aftermath was traumatic enough- and he didn't die.

Even memories of that event are enough to know that I could not cope with watching this footage, and I think I am quite unshockable. I think a lot of people may watch it because it is being so publicised- and I fear some may just for sensationalistic reasons...and not be prepared for how it will actually affect them.

One would hope they would put severe warnings directly before it is shown.



It wasn't aimed at you, but someone did post the link here, cuz someone said (something along the lines off) 'if anyone has a link to it, post it AGAIN' which means it was posted but proparly removed.

And you're right, warnings should be posted with it, so people dont watch it.

It could be worse - we could all have normal jobs.

If nobodies perfect, then I'm nobody.


alien_oddityCarpal \'Tunnel
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Posted:
rolleyes oh plaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaese............so this is supposed to be a tribute thread, a discussoin........ get a sense of humour people!

if this is a tribute thread.......... will it be printed out in and delivered to his widow? i doubt it.


your all ghouls, being all "woe is me what will we do now" to put your opinion across, well i have my own opinion and it is as valid as the next persons. it may not conform to the fluffy beliefs of some but at the end of the day it was a frigging joke.

pixiejesterGOLD Member
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Location: South England/Wiltshire


Posted:
ravehead, I didn't see anything wrong with your joke, rather laugh then sit round crying, right? well that's how I see it anyways.

It could be worse - we could all have normal jobs.

If nobodies perfect, then I'm nobody.


nonenonenoneSILVER Member
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Posted:
I don't think its the fact people joke, cos yeh they will, but its the way it was done! in this thread there are obviously people posting who were effected by his death, people that may well be offended by jokes such as that. OK so don't agree with their opinion, they may not agree with yours,but the least people can do is respect other peoples opinions. yes this works both ways, but if someone is effected by something its just nasty to make jokes about it there and then.
there is a time and a place for these things, and i dont think this was either! so maybe a seperate thread would be apropriate here?!
by all means, joke, laugh, cry, have your own opinions, but respect other peoples too!

ValuraSILVER Member
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Location: Brisbane, Australia


Posted:
THE CROCODILES ARE CRYING

Endless visions fill my head – this man – as large as life
And instantly my heart mourns for his angels and his wife
Because the way I see Steve Irwin – just put everything aside
It comes back to his family – it comes back to his pride

His animals inclusive – Crikey – light the place with love!
Shine his star with everything he fought to rise above
The crazy-man of Khaki from the day he left the pouch
Living out his dream and in that classic ‘Stevo’ crouch

Exploding forth with character and redefining cheek
It’s one thing to be honoured as a champion unique
It’s one thing to have microphones and spotlight cameras shoved
It’s another to be taken in and genuinely loved

But that was where he had it right – I guess he always knew
From his fathers’ modest reptile park and then Australia Zoo
We cringed at times and shook our heads – but true to natures call
There was something very Irwin in the make up of us all

Yes the more I care to think of it – the more he had it right
If you’re going to make a difference – make it big and make it bright!
Yes - he was a lunatic! Yes - he went head first!
But he made the world feel happy with his energetic burst

A world so large and loyal that it’s hard to comprehend
I doubt we truly count the warmth until life meets an end
To count it now I say a prayer with words of inspiration
May the spotlight shine forever on his dream for conservation

…My daughter broke the news to me – my six year old in tears
It was like she’d just turned old enough to show her honest fears
I tried to make some sense of it but whilst her Dad was trying
His little girl explained it best…she said “The crocodiles are crying”

Their best mate’s up in heaven now – the crocs up there are smiling!
And as sure as flowers, poems and cards and memories are piling
As sure as we’ll continue with the trademarks of his spiel
Of all the tributes worthy – he was rough…but he was real

As sure as ‘Crikey!’ fills the sky
I know we’ll miss ya Steve…goodbye

RUPERT McCALL 2006

TAJ "boat mummy." VALURA "yes sweetie you went on a boat, was daddy there with you?" TAJ "no, but monkey on boat" VALURA "well then sweetie, Daddy WAS there with you"


pixiejesterGOLD Member
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Location: South England/Wiltshire


Posted:
What I meant was it wasn't a tasteless madeup joke, it was what Steve had said in the past. If it was as bad as some of the other jokes I've seen (not just on here) I wouldn't have said it.

It could be worse - we could all have normal jobs.

If nobodies perfect, then I'm nobody.


pixiejesterGOLD Member
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Posted:
Steve is meant to layed to rest (or already has been, I'm not sure) at his Zoo, which I think is a nice place for him.

It could be worse - we could all have normal jobs.

If nobodies perfect, then I'm nobody.


BasstonesGOLD Member
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Location: Brisbane, Australia


Posted:
Yes its definitely the most suitable place. He loved that place more than anywhere else

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MokaGOLD Member
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Posted:
I love this pic...


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colemanSILVER Member
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Posted:
these people are idiots


cole. x

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pixiejesterGOLD Member
Member
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Location: South England/Wiltshire


Posted:
OMG that's horrible!

It could be worse - we could all have normal jobs.

If nobodies perfect, then I'm nobody.


mausBRONZE Member
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Posted:
 Written by: coleman


these people are idiots


cole. x



Yes. They certainly are. frown

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