Steve Irwin, better known as The Crocodile Hunter, was killed today. His heart was punctured by the barb from a short-tailed stingray while filming footage for his television show.
I always wondered when this would happen. But I always thought it would be a result of a miscalculation with a violent, gory death. But apparently, these sting rays are fairly docile and he was actually riding its back when the event happened. The sting from a sting ray’s barb, which can grow up to 5 inches long, is rarely fatal to humans. I heard on the news that it had been more than 60 years since an Australian was killed by a sting ray. But the barb slipped under Irwin’s ribcage and punctured his heart.
Watching a repeat episode of Larry King Live tonight featuring Steve Irwin, he stated that he trusted animals more than humans. At least an animal won’t stab you in the back. Almost a foreshadowing statement, eh?
rekounas
September 5, 2006 at 9:01 am
That is crazy! I always saw him as indestructible. I watched a program where he saved his good friends life from a crocodile. Essentially, he wrestled the croc off his friend and helped his friend over the fence before jumping out of the pit himself.
I do a great impersonation of him, well, I have been told anyway.
I will miss his programs but from what I understand, his daughter was already in training to take over for him.
ChrisO
September 8, 2006 at 4:10 pm
greg does NOT do a great impersonation!!
Steve
September 8, 2006 at 4:11 pm
He doesn’t? Crikey!
rekounas
September 8, 2006 at 7:38 pm
I bet a do a gooder impersonation than you. Wrestle ya for it!