By Crikey Crocodile hunter is dead

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Steve Irwin, known as the Crocodile Hunter, tragically died in a freak accident while filming a marine documentary. Reports indicate that a stingray's barbed tail pierced his chest, leading to a fatal injury. Emergency services responded quickly, but Irwin's injuries were severe, with the barb reportedly piercing his heart. Many expressed shock and sadness over his death, reflecting on his enthusiasm for wildlife and conservation efforts. Irwin had a reputation for taking risks while working with dangerous animals, and some discussions noted that his death, while unexpected, seemed possible given his adventurous lifestyle. Tributes highlighted his contributions to wildlife conservation and the impact he had on educating the public about animals. His family, particularly his wife and children, were mentioned as being deeply affected by the loss. The incident has sparked conversations about safety practices in wildlife interactions and the risks associated with such adventurous careers.
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cnn said:
Doctors were able to remove the barb during surgeries Wednesday and Thursday by eventually pulling it through his heart and closing the wound, said Dr. Eugene Costantini at Broward General Medical Center.
Not only did this stingray leap onto Mr. Bertakis' boat and stab him in the chest, it stabbed him in the heart. There are sensors that can detect the heartbeat of a concealed person; I wonder if this is no coincdence, and the stingrays are actually aiming for the heart.

btw, I met this guy face to face last week: :smile:
http://www.jackhanna.com/img0.gif
 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF6AjPDYaJc
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF6AjPDYaJc

...blimey :bugeye:
 

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