Steve Irwin, the Australian TV presenter known as the "Crocodile Hunter," has died after being stung in a marine accident off Australia's north coast.
Australian media reports say Irwin was diving in waters off Port Douglas, north of Cairns, when the incident happened on Monday morning.
Irwin was killed by a stingray barb that went through his chest, according to Cairns police sources. Irwin was filming an underwater documentary at the time.
Ambulance officers confirmed they attended a reef fatality Monday morning off Port Douglas, according to Australian media.
Queensland Police Services also confirmed Irwin's death and said his family had been notified. Irwin, 44, was director of the Australian Zoo in Queensland.
He is survived by his American-born wife Terri and their two children, Bindi Sue, born 1998, and Robert (Bob), born December 2003.
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3 Comments:
Well I must say that this is a sad story. I know that he will be missed. He did much to inform the world about many animals and was very passionate about conservation efforts. But this certainly is a story about if you play with fire, you're going to get burned. Albiet, most of us thought he would succomb to a more dangerous animal than a stingray.
Same here. It's so sad that such a thing could happen. My family members and me are so shocked. Condolences to his family. I'll really miss watching his antics.
Sad news indeed. Steve was always good for a laugh. We'll miss you mate.
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