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Beautiful Sin Vice Captain
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 Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 10:44 am
04 September 2006
TV star Steve Irwin killed while filming
Television star Steve Irwin has been killed while filming an underwater documentary in Queensland.
The 44-year-old, who was dubbed 'The Crocodile Hunter', was killed by a stingray barb through the chest while diving off Port Douglas.
Local diving operator Steve Edmundson said: "Steve was hit by a stingray in the chest. He probably died from a cardiac arrest from the injury."
Police confirmed that paramedics were flown to nearby Low Isles, where Irwin was taken to be treated, but he died before they arrived.
Irwin, who runs the world famous Australia Zoo, is survived by his wife Terri and their two young children, Bindi Sue and Bob Clarence.
Speaking to Sky Television, Queensland Tourism Minister Margaret Keech said: "It's a dreadful loss for the tourism industry and for nature conservation."
"Everybody who met Steve was impressed with his energy and his enthusiasm," she said.
Irwin made almost 50 'Crocodile Hunter' documentaries, which earned him worldwide acclaim for his dare-devil stunts with animals.
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Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 7:23 am
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Roses and Revolvers Captain
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Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 12:14 pm
This is so sad. I love the Crodile Man. He was such an amazing person.
D':
R.I.P
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Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 7:27 pm
I know. He always seemed invincible. crying
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Beautiful Sin Vice Captain
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Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 9:30 pm
I was so sad to hear this. I was shocked. I also thought he was invincible... crying i'm sure my friend died a little inside when he heard because Steve Irwin was practically his hero.
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