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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  • #52
Mental Gridlock said:
He was chasing around penguins in circles? How does he harrass the wildlife there? I mean he puts everything back when he's done with it.
There are laws about how close you are allowed to get to the animals. Some people suspected he might have gotten too close, so there was an investigation. They concluded that he didn't break any laws, and no charges were filed.

(The case against Steve was open and shut. The only thing missing was something to charge him with. ;))
 
  • #53
Mental Gridlock said:
He was chasing around penguins in circles? How does he harrass the wildlife there? I mean he puts everything back when he's done with it.

I know a pengwin he can chase around...:devil:
 
  • #54
cyrusabdollahi said:
I know a pengwin he can chase around...:devil:


Saw that coming.
 
  • #55
honestrosewater said:
There are laws about how close you are allowed to get to the animals...

Why's that?
 
  • #56
Mental Gridlock said:
Why's that?
To protect the animals, I imagine. During the Cold War, an international group of scientists got together and did lots of cool work in Antarctica as part of the (18-month-long) International Geophysical Year. It was a big success, and afterwards, several countries signed the Antarctic Treaty, agreeing to use Antarctica for peaceful purposes only and encouraging scientific freedom and cooperation there. The parties hold regular meetings and have made many additions to the treaty concerning protection and conservation. It's all collectively called http://www.state.gov/g/oes/rls/rpts/ant/.
 
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  • #57
I surprised myself when I realized I actually felt bad about his death. By all accounts, his enthusiasm and passion was real and not an act for the camera. It was childlike, but that was exactly what made him so compelling. Over the top? Sure, but he epitomized everything I've ever liked about the Australians I've met or worked with.

And beyond the Croc Hunter the entertainer and educator, what will really be missed is Steve Irwin the conservationist. He quietly poured millions of dollars into purchasing land for habitat protection, arguably the single most important factor in helping threatened speices. Despite his fortune, he lived quite humbly and frugally and did much of his real conservation work with little or no media fanfare. From what I've read, he often bypassed the large bureaucratic charities and went straight to the ground for real, practical solutions.

I guess the only real consolation is that he died doing what he loved, in support of a cause he was passionate about. We should all be so lucky.
 
  • #58
luckycharms said:
I guess the only real consolation is that he died doing what he loved, in support of a cause he was passionate about. We should all be so lucky.
Great post, but better not to die so young at it. :frown:
 
  • #59
honestrosewater said:
To protect the animals, I imagine. During the Cold War, an international group of scientists got together and did lots of cool work in Antarctica as part of the (18-month-long) International Geophysical Year. It was a big success, and afterwards, several countries signed the Antarctic Treaty, agreeing to use Antarctica for peaceful purposes only and encouraging scientific freedom and cooperation there. The parties hold regular meetings and have made many additions to the treaty concerning protection and conservation. It's all collectively called http://www.state.gov/g/oes/rls/rpts/ant/.

Do these laws actually "protect" the animals? He never harmed anything. At the most he "disturbed" the wildlife. Like he interrupted their dinner to make his documentary, then he put them back.

I was trying to get to the bottom of that "contraversy" as to how he encroached on wildlife there. What's so different about Antarctic wildlife anyway? I guess he just violated a little petty law that makes no sense.
 
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  • #60
I miss him already. He's what turned me into an environmentalist, an animal lover, an Animal Planet watcher. Like luckycharms said, his enthusiasm and true caring about the state of wildlife was so endearing.

Fan made: http://hunterjedispirit.ytmnd.com/
I actually cried. :cry:
 
  • #63
Oops my bad.please close this thread, only looked at the first few posts in this section of the forums.
 
  • #64
Astronuc said:
But a baby? I think that was a nutty stunt, and I would have to question his judgement. That is no place to carry a baby.

No one in there right mind would would up to a bear in a national park with a baby in there arms so the baby could 'get the experience' with nature. On the other hand, I've seen plenty of idiots putting themselves (and others) at risk approaching wild animals, even after being repeatedly warned not to do so. Once in a while, some people are seriously injured or killed.
Thank God for video cameras. You can't script that kind of entertainment. I can watch some redneck get kicked in his spleen by a moose all day long.

I know everyone loves animals, but I was thinking about it. Can't we get rid of some of them and not really be affected (effected?) that much. I know there is going to be a cascade effect and getting rid of one species will cause others to go extinct, but other than fish do we rely on any carnivores for food?
Here's my list of top ten animals we could get rid of without causing human extinction:
1. Ticks
2. opossums
3. quaggas
4. gila monsters
5. tape worms
6. narwhals
7. chimpanzees
8. mountain gorillas
9. kittens
10 dolphins
 
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  • #65
all animals/insects have a purpose ;)
 
  • #66
Tributes to Steve, the first with him crying over the dead croc is very sad, he truly cared.

The audio quality of the videos seems hit or miss.

[MEDIA=youtube]PKCq6UNXt4I[/MEDIA]&mode=related&search=[/URL]

[PLAIN][MEDIA=youtube]PKCq6UNXt4I[/MEDIA]&mode=related&search=[/URL]
 
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  • #67
It is really sad that he died. He was just a genuinely nice and well-meaning guy. He did a lot for Australia and he took good care of the animals at the zoo. Unfortunately though, I disagree with all of your statements that he was a good conservationist. He just wasn't a conservationist. He more of a zoologist and he was a good man that unfortunately died in an unforeseen attack.

Then Peter Brock dies in the same week by crashing his car in a rally race :(

Really crappy week when you think about it. My condolences go to the families of these two men.
 
  • #68
indeed it was a crappy weak, it started with andre agassi losing =/
 
  • #69
tribdog said:
Thank God for video cameras. You can't script that kind of entertainment. I can watch some redneck get kicked in his spleen by a moose all day long.

I know everyone loves animals, but I was thinking about it. Can't we get rid of some of them and not really be affected (effected?) that much. I know there is going to be a cascade effect and getting rid of one species will cause others to go extinct, but other than fish do we rely on any carnivores for food?
Here's my list of top ten animals we could get rid of without causing human extinction:
1. Ticks
2. opossums
3. quaggas
4. gila monsters
5. tape worms
6. narwhals
7. chimpanzees
8. mountain gorillas
9. kittens
10 dolphins

Definitely kittens. Who needs em? Not me.
 
  • #70
Someone has far too much time on their hands. :rolleyes:
 
  • #71
big man said:
It is really sad that he died. He was just a genuinely nice and well-meaning guy. He did a lot for Australia and he took good care of the animals at the zoo. Unfortunately though, I disagree with all of your statements that he was a good conservationist. He just wasn't a conservationist. He more of a zoologist and he was a good man that unfortunately died in an unforeseen attack.

Then Peter Brock dies in the same week by crashing his car in a rally race :(

Really crappy week when you think about it. My condolences go to the families of these two men.

I doubt many people on here know who Peter Brock is, but yes 'twas a crappy week.
 
  • #72
Quadruple Bypass said:
all animals/insects have a purpose ;)
how can you possibly say that? I can name lots of animals that don't serve a "purpose" whatever that means. Human beings being at the top of the list.
 
  • #73
tribdog said:
how can you possibly say that? I can name lots of animals that don't serve a "purpose" whatever that means. Human beings being at the top of the list.
Our food chain would rapidly crumble beneath us if we began wiping out whole species. Each species of animal (insects are animals) occupy a specific ecological niche and provide a function of that ecosystem. There was a similar thread not so long ago in GD about conservation.
 
  • #74
Hootenanny said:
Our food chain would rapidly crumble beneath us if we began wiping out whole species. Each species of animal (insects are animals) occupy a specific ecological niche and provide a function of that ecosystem. There was a similar thread not so long ago in GD about conservation.
You must be new here if you're responding seriously to anything tribdog posts.

edit: So I check. You've been one busy bee for the past eight months, posting away like there's no tomorrow.

Kittens have to go, btw. I mean, just look at em! They're EVIL!
 
  • #75
franznietzsche said:
Kittens have to go, btw. I mean, just look at em! They're EVIL!
:devil:

<finger hovering over the ban button>

Poll: Would franznietzsche be missed if I banned him?
 
  • #76
Evo said:
:devil:

<finger hovering over the ban button>

Poll: Would franznietzsche be missed if I banned him?




Isn't the purpose of that poll to root out more kitten-haters to ban?

As a side note: I don't hate kittens. I mean just look at em! They're EVIL! What's not to love?
 
  • #77
franznietzsche said:
You must be new here if you're responding seriously to anything tribdog posts.

edit: So I check. You've been one busy bee for the past eight months, posting away like there's no tomorrow.

Kittens have to go, btw. I mean, just look at em! They're EVIL!
Should have really checked his post history :smile: . I don't often venture into GD, as you can probably tell. As for the evil cats, I would have to agree with you after seeing this!

http://www.numoonus.com/ShortEssays/EvilCats/Kalikat.jpg

Spiders can go as well, spiders are evil
 
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  • #78
Yeah, don't take anything I say seriously, but seriously how would hunting narwhals into extinction affect us? because I think the one thing we can all agree on is this: the comfort and well being of human beings (american) should be top priority.
 
  • #79
tribdog said:
Yeah, don't take anything I say seriously, but seriously how would hunting narwhals into extinction affect us? because I think the one thing we can all agree on is this: the comfort and well being of human beings (american) should be top priority.


Absolutely. Without a doubt. Who can fault that logic?
 
  • #80
tribdog said:
how can you possibly say that? I can name lots of animals that don't serve a "purpose" whatever that means. Human beings being at the top of the list.
DUH, human beings purpose on this planet is to destroy all life and the planet itself. as you can see, we still have a purpose. ty.
 
  • #81
Ok, the cat is REALLY mad now.

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  • #82
Evo said:
Ok, the cat is REALLY mad now.

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Awww, look he's so EVIL! isn't he cute?
 
  • #83
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  • #84
I had no idea. I'm a monster
 
  • #85
tribdog said:
I had no idea. I'm a monster
What's your tally?
 
  • #86
I know that one is getting edited, but dammit, she set me up.
 
  • #87
Evo said:
8caef40ate0.gif


Oh, I wish I could have that as my avatar.
 
  • #88
did my warning level just go up a percentage?
 
  • #89
tribdog said:
did my warning level just go up a percentage?

We have warning levels?

and who's courtnee?
 
  • #90
Florida man critical after flying stingray attack
By Times Online and AP in Lighthouse Point

An 81-year-old man is in a critical condition in Florida after a stingray leapt out of the Atlantic Ocean and embedded its poisonous barb in his chest. [continued]
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,11069-2411749,00.html

Too weird...
 
  • #91
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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  • #92
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF6AjPDYaJc
 
  • #93
Ivan Seeking said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF6AjPDYaJc

...blimey :bugeye:
 

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