Steve Irwin (a.k.a. Crock Hunter) passed away.

[TerryInFlorida]

I know this isn't so much Florida Conch related but as he was an avid diver and passed on a dive, not to mention everyone knew the man and may want to know if they hadn't already, so I thought it important.

He will be sorely missed and I am not too proud to say that I tried to watch every show he was on, even the kids ones. He was a monumental soul and a leader in his path through life. I didn't want to believe the news when I first saw it and it is still kind of sinking in.

I know he has added as much energy in heaven as he had on earth, rest in peace friend. I am saddened by his families personal loss and hope they find the comfort they need in each other and all of those that cared for him.

SYDNEY, Australia (CNN) -- Steve Irwin, the TV presenter known as the "Crocodile Hunter," has died after being stung by a stingray in a marine accident off Australia's north coast.

Media reports say Irwin was snorkeling at Batt Reef, a part of the Great Barrier Reef about 9 miles (about 15 kilometers) from the town of Port Douglas, when the incident happened on Monday morning.

Irwin, 44, was killed by a stingray barb that pierced his chest, according to Cairns police sources.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/TV/09/04/australia.irwin/index.html

TerryInFlorida

 

[El Orans]

http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=157073

 

[TerryInFlorida]

Unless you are looking for it in the Accident and Incident forum, you may never know it happened.

Thank you for posting the link for the other thread and I hope this one will stay in place so others like me who do not frequent the Accident and Incident forum will be informed. I do frequent the Florida Conch Divers forum and its subforums.

TerryInFlorida

 

[sasscuba]

Sad. We always enjoyed watching his shows.

 

[deeper thoughts]

Prayers to his beautiful family, he will be sorely missed

 

[Sea Dragon]

Reports this morning say there is video tape being held by the police that show Steve pulling the barb from his own chest then collapsing and dieing. Just a very sad reminder that in a mishap, any thing protruding from your body as a result of an accident should only be removed by a professional in a clinical setting. In Steve's case it may or may not have saved his life, but he might have had a much better chance.