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Crocodile man, Steve Irwin, dies

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September 4, 2006 - 2:21PM

Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, has died after being stung by a stingray in Queensland, according to reports.

Mr Irwin apparently died in a marine accident on the Great Barrier Reef, initial reports say.

A spokeswoman for Irwin's Australia Zoo said she was aware of the reports but the zoo would not be making any statements at this stage.

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Steve Irwin killed by stingray

September 04, 2006 12:00am

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THE Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, is dead. It is believed he was killed by a stingray barb that went through his chest.

He was swimming off the Low Isles at Port Douglas filming an underwater documentary when it happened.

Ambulance officers confirmed they attended a reef fatality today at Batt Reef off Port Douglas.

It is understood Irwin was killed around noon, Eastern Australian time.

Oh my...that's really sad news...I always like watching his shows when they come on..

Crikey! I really liked to watch his shows.

That crazy stuff he did was so dangerous though. You never really know w/ animals.

This is sooo sad - I hate it when TV icons (he was an icon) dies.

He really always tested the boundaries though - and I just knew this would happen to him one day.

My thoughts are with his wife and kid.

That's really, really shocking and terrible news. It just hurts to know that someone who seemed so friendly and positive is now gone. He died doing what he enjoyed, I suppose. RIP.

That is so sad. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Very very tragic. My prayers go out to his family and friends...

This is terrible news

He was such a vibrant and nice person, He will be sorely missed. I hope Animal Planet gives him a nice marathon.

RIP Croc Hunter

I went to Australia Zoo last year and I was lucky to have Steve do the show.

My photos are not that good cuz of the distance. I have to check out the video that I took that day.

Oh my god! I thought it was a joke. I never imagined ... I mean, yeah, he works with dangerous creatures, as do many other people. I'm surprised nothing more serious happens.

This is so sad. My thoughts go out to his wife, and his son. Did he have any other kids?

So sad

Oh my god! I thought it was a joke. I never imagined ... I mean, yeah, he works with dangerous creatures, as do many other people. I'm surprised nothing more serious happens.

This is so sad. My thoughts go out to his wife, and his son. Did he have any other kids?

So sad

Yes he had two kids.

Bindy 8 and Bob 3

Oh my GOD!

this is so sad. Im watchign GMA and they said his wife was last known hiking in Tanzania and still hasnt been informed of her husband's death

I read it this morning. Of all creatures that could have killed him over the years, it ended with a stingray!

Some thought he was crazy and made fun of him because of his enthusiasm, I never thought of him that way. I always watched his shows on Animal Planet and for me it wasn't hard to feel the love he had for animals.

This is such sad news about a true hero who dedicated his life saving and protecting all kinds of wild animals. His wife Terri and two small children are in my thoughts.

Here's an interview that took place a few months before his death.

R.I.P Steve