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The tragic death of Steve Irwin

Posted 04 Sep 2006 in pop culture

I was sad to see this morning that Steve Irwin, aka The Crocodile Hunter, died today from a stingray dart. He was filming a special designed to show, ironically, that stingrays aren’t dangerous. He was swimming near a large ray when it stabbed him in the chest with its stinger, which punctured his heart.

My kids and I have enjoyed watching Steve for years, not just for his death-defying handling of crocodiles, snakes, and other dangerous creatures, but for his message of conservation and respect for animals and nature. My oldest daugther is currently in college, training to be a zoologist, due in no small part to the love of animals that Irwin encouraged in her. One of her goals was to visit the Australia Zoo and meet him and his wife, Terri.

After seeing Steve dodge crocodiles and venomous reptiles for years, I always figured he might meet his end doing what he loved. But I never figured it’d be so soon, and from an animal such as a stingray.

Farewell, Mr. Irwin. You will be sorely missed.

Posted by FullMetalPatriot
12th gen. American, Constitutionalist, Harley-riding Texan, gun owner & NRA member, blogger, illustrator, Florida Gator alumnus. #TCOT

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