With much respect of the mentioned work he did to educate and rectify attitudes toward the environment we are part of, he chose to live on the edge with even his children being involved with a publicity backlash. Perhaps his last lesson to us all is to learn how sharp the edge is and enough visits WILL cut, regardless who we are. :(

Wow, his poor kids.......too bad.

Sorry to see him go, he was an interesting man. I feel horrible for his kids and wife

sad news RIP Steve

I agree...in a world filled with cartoons and video games, he was someone that "told" children to go outside and experience nature. Don't just walk around, pay attention, because nature is everywhere and it's interesting.

I was, and am, saddened by his death. For his children, and for everyone's.

At the end of my day one of my gems who is not stable enough to be at parent pick up turned on the Discover channel and there was Irwin swimming. My student says, "I knew he wasn't dead. I told you he would never just die like that." I had a hard time explaining reruns.

I'm very sorry to hear of his passing. As his friend said, he died doing what he loved... yet it is so sad that he is gone so soon.

Rest in peace Mr. Irwin.

R.I.P. Steve. We'll miss you.

In a bizarre echo, a man in Florida was stabbed by a stingray.

The barb went thru his heart but he survived because it wasn't pulled out.

CNN have the story.

I heard that this morning.

Adds a whole new meaning to the "Barbisms" thread.

Also heard this today. It was reported (no reference source to confirm) that the darn thing "jumped into the boat" and nailed the guy. :yikes:



(Have the critters decided it's time? ;) )

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