The irony of getting killed by something you once lived to protect
Stephen Robert "Steve" Irwin (22 February 1962 - 4 September 2006)
was an Australian naturalist, wildlife expert and television personality. He was best known for the programme The Crocodile Hunter, an unconventional wildlife documentary series he hosted with his wife, Terri Irwin.
"I consider myself a wild-life warrior. My mission is to save the world's endangered species." - the aforementioned
Unfortunately, on September 4th 2006, he was fatally pierced in the chest by a stingray barb while off in the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia. He was filming for an upcoming documentary series which would have featured his 8 year old daughter. Irwin was pronounced dead at noon. He was not killed by the sting itself, but by from a puncture through his heart.
Several Australian news websites went down due to high web traffic and talk-back radio experienced a high volume of callers expressing their grief, commemorating his passion and exuberance.
Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, among many other politicians, expressed his "shock and distress" at the death, saying that "Australia has lost a wonderful and colourful son.” Steve was an ambassador of Australia's pride in wildlife and most importantly, for being himself.
It is the irony of getting killed by something you once lived to protect.
But loved ones are sure that Steve passed away with no regrets.
Steve was a great fan of Singapore Zoo, considering it a sister institution with the Australia Zoo.
CROCS RULE
Stephen Robert "Steve" Irwin (22 February 1962 - 4 September 2006)
was an Australian naturalist, wildlife expert and television personality. He was best known for the programme The Crocodile Hunter, an unconventional wildlife documentary series he hosted with his wife, Terri Irwin.
"I consider myself a wild-life warrior. My mission is to save the world's endangered species." - the aforementioned
Unfortunately, on September 4th 2006, he was fatally pierced in the chest by a stingray barb while off in the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia. He was filming for an upcoming documentary series which would have featured his 8 year old daughter. Irwin was pronounced dead at noon. He was not killed by the sting itself, but by from a puncture through his heart.
Several Australian news websites went down due to high web traffic and talk-back radio experienced a high volume of callers expressing their grief, commemorating his passion and exuberance.
Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, among many other politicians, expressed his "shock and distress" at the death, saying that "Australia has lost a wonderful and colourful son.” Steve was an ambassador of Australia's pride in wildlife and most importantly, for being himself.
It is the irony of getting killed by something you once lived to protect.
But loved ones are sure that Steve passed away with no regrets.
Steve was a great fan of Singapore Zoo, considering it a sister institution with the Australia Zoo.
CROCS RULE
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