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09-03-2006, 10:30 PM
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I am flabbergasted and uber sad over this news. 45 minutes ago it hit the newsfeeds but from what I can tell it's no joke. Steve Irwin, aka the crocidile hunter, was killed by a stringray barb through the chest while diving off Australia's North Coast.
Whatever some people will say about the guy, he was one of my heroes and I loved watching his shows. Any man with as much passion and commitment as him, is a man to be admired in my book.
Farewell croc hunter.
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09-03-2006, 10:39 PM
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that guy was really cool. this sucks.
RIP
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09-03-2006, 11:14 PM
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Yeah it was a really strange moment when I first heard about this.
I was never really a fan but it really struck me too. He was probably one of the last people I had expected to hear this kind of news about.
It's sad it happened to someone with such a passion for life and two young kids.
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09-04-2006, 12:09 AM
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Here's the story for you guys
Steve Irwin Dies
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09-04-2006, 01:53 AM
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Yeah it was a really strange moment when I first heard about this.
I was never really a fan but it really struck me too. He was probably one of the last people I had expected to hear this kind of news about.
It's sad it happened to someone with such a passion for life and two young kids.
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was it really that unexpected to hear that a guy who spends his life putting himself in dangerous situations, finally got unlucky?
I would of thought he would have been 1 of the 1st people id hear this kinda news about.
he was quality though, rip.
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09-04-2006, 02:39 AM
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I meant the death news in general not the sting ray details.
If someone told me Steve Irwin had died I would have waited for the punchline. It just sounds like a bad joke or something
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09-04-2006, 03:19 AM
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feel for the family for sure, was sad to see the segment on a current affair tonite and see how happy they really were...
strange to hear of a stingray death, espically coming from someone like him...
i spose u guys are getting those msn msgs about putting the turtle on your name as a sign of respect too heh
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09-04-2006, 03:45 AM
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a turtle?!
thats a kinda random symbol to use as a sign of respect. shouldnt it be his saying 'crocks rule" or "crikey" or even a pic of a croc. a turtle?
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09-04-2006, 05:51 AM
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This is very sad news indeed but I just want to say that I am glad that he died in the way that he did, and not something like a car accident or cancer. but he died doing something that he loved. He was always a little bit crazy in his stunts and they finallly caught up to him, but this is probably the way that he wanted to go. being crazy and living on the edge untill the very end. Rest In Peace Steve Irwin.
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09-04-2006, 06:27 AM
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Whenn I first logged in I was ging to post about this as well... I really didn't think that his time anytime soon.
He was such a great example to all of us, showing that you CAN live your life to the extreme and have the time of your life.
I'll miss you Croc Hunter!!!
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09-04-2006, 07:06 AM
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From CNN
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He just seemed invincible.
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09-04-2006, 07:27 AM
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As much as everyone in Oz cringed about him, it's very sad of course and he has young kids as well. 
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09-04-2006, 07:45 AM
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a complete legend and inspiration to many a folk including myself!
My thoughts go out to his friends and family.
His legendary status will go on with increased respect!
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09-04-2006, 07:53 AM
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i say its better he died doing something he loved...
i always said if i have to die young it better be on a roller coaster 
RIP croc hunter
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09-04-2006, 07:59 AM
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I can see it, that guy was probably fookin around with the stingray, lifting its tail to see how big its wang was or something and finaly the thing was like Ive had enough.....funny thing is though I was thinking about him for the first time in yers just the oher day....
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09-04-2006, 08:05 AM
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well that sucks, but honestly i always figured he would die by like slipping up in the shower on a peice of soap.
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09-04-2006, 09:39 AM
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WOW...it always blows me away when a celebrity dies fairly young. You never really expect it. Just goes to show that it can happen to anyone at any time, so enjoy life to the fullest. I agree with others that it is best that he died doing something that he loved.
BTW - in reading that article, it seemed to be a one in a million fluke that the barb actually penetrated his chest and went straight into his heart.
I will definately be looking at stingrays in a bit of a different light after this when I go diving. I know that many varieties are poisonous, but never really thought about something like this being a possibility. Well, shit happens - better than being hit by a bus.
Its terrible that he left a wife and a couple of young kids....
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09-04-2006, 09:44 AM
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definately one of my heroes this guy did so much for sustainable conservation...im gonna miss his tv programmes
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09-04-2006, 10:03 AM
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I was sooo sad to hear this, I thought my workmate was lying when he told me.
I was planning on hunting him down and stalking him when I go to Australia to tell him what a legend he is!
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09-04-2006, 11:33 AM
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Sad to hear... But like many have said at least he died doing what he loved.
Prayers to the family, hope they make it through it.
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