Steve Erwin Death - Page 2

Witfull · 09-04-2006, 07:54 PM

it could have been startled. fish act on instinct. he was probably viewed as a predator and the ray just wanted to get away. fish act without malice, its all self preservation. it was nothing more that a 1/1,000,000 strike from what ive read. poison delivered directly to the heart.

Cartman89 · 09-04-2006, 07:55 PM

Yeah now I can imagine what happen. Steve probably went down to get a close look at it maybe touch it and the ray got uncomfortable. Then the ray thrashed its tail and got steve. That ray has a long wip like tail.

Witfull · 09-04-2006, 07:57 PM

i have enjoyed steve for MANY yrs,,,since he was an underground off network folk hero. if i have to go,,,doing what i love is the way to do go.

BoomerD · 09-05-2006, 01:11 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiIzWMOKTx8

soriano · 09-05-2006, 01:25 AM

At least a croc didn't get him, cause then the media and alot of people would just be saying 'see... i told you so'.

apparently the barb is venomous and the venom sent him into cardiac arrest...

Chiefmcfuz · 09-05-2006, 01:35 AM

This sux , He was a good person, and a class act. Watching him all the time it feels like I have lost a friend, And in fact, tho I never knew him or met him, I did. He was that type of personality while on TV he was talking to millions but he had a way of making it seem like he was talking to just you. He will be missed terribly by all who loved him. Pray for his family and keep in mind they are going to be setting up a fund for his childrens education and for his zoo to keep it open. Details will be released later this week they said.

God Bless Steve, and his family.
You will be sorely missed Steve. "Crocs Rule!"

BoomerD · 09-05-2006, 03:04 AM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060905/...ia_irwin_dc_10

"Fatally injured by a stingray, Australian "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin pulled its serrated barb out of his chest before losing consciousness and dying, the world-famous naturalist's manager said on Tuesday.

Video footage of the attack shows Irwin swimming above the stingray on the Great Barrier Reef on Monday when it lashed out and speared him in the heart with its barbed tail, manager John Stainton told reporters.

"It shows that Steve came over the top of the ray and the tail came up, and spiked him here (in the chest)," Stainton said after watching the footage."

"Marine experts say stingrays can deliver horrific, agonizing injuries from the toxin-laden barbs, which can measure up to 20 cm (8 in) in length and cause injuries like a knife or bayonet."

"The strongly serrated barb is capable of tearing and rendering flesh," said Dr Bryan Fry, deputy director of the Australian Venom Research Unit."

"It's not the going in that causes the damage, it's the coming out where those deep serrations kind of pull on the flesh, and you end up with a very jagged tear which is quite a pronounced injury," Fry said.

"He pulled it out and the next minute he's gone. The cameraman had to shut down," he said."

Environmental documentary maker Ben Cropp said video of the attack showed Irwin swimming alongside a bull stingray, probably weighing around 100 kg (220 lb). His cameraman was filming in front of the ray, which became frightened and lashed out."

"Discovery said the footage of Irwin's fatal dive might never be broadcast"

lcstorc · 09-05-2006, 05:25 AM

"Might never broadcast"?
Personally, I would much prefer that it didn't.
I really admire him and the conservation work he has done. That would be video I don't want to watch. Even without my stingray phobia, I just don't want to watch that.
Leep us posted on the fund for his zoo and his children. He was doing great work on conservation and I would love to see that continue as well as help his children as they grow up without a father now.
Man this stinks. He really had a way of getting the couch potatoes of the world interrested in wildlife and that is a great thing.
I'm sure his shows will be in re-runs for a long time. I just hope they start showing the original ones again. It was even more wild when it was just the 2 of them with the dog in a tiny boat and a cameraman in a a second boat.

Gina · 09-05-2006, 07:00 AM

Everywhere I went yesterday including Exotic Aquactics, Steve Irwin was the conversation. I still find it hard to imagine this happened.
I read his Zoo opened Tuesday morning because this is what he would have wanted.
It crossed my mind after I had read he pulled the barb out, would he still be here if he had left it alone?
How toxic is the Venom?
I hope Terri stays at Queensland to continue with his work along with her children.
I had actually thought about Steve last week and said, I wonder what he's been up to....haven't heard about him for awhile.
I'm saddened by his passing even though he himself said that if he ever died doing what he loves, he would hope it would be caught on video.
Australia has lost a great human being!

angnak · 09-05-2006, 09:20 AM

Freak accident indeed. Very sad!! Like the report above says, the camera man was in front of them and Steve was kind of above and to the side. They think the ray thought he was being ambushed and was just protecting itself. Like a few on here have said, they are very peaceful animals but all animals can turn when cornered. He will be missed. I enjoyed watching that crazy guy.

Witfull · 09-05-2006, 09:35 AM

Quote:

"Might never broadcast"?
Personally, I would much prefer that it didn't.

i totally agree!!! it would be ghoulish and morbid. seeing a man die is not cool or entertainment. been there, done that, wish i could forget it.

Cartman89 · 09-05-2006, 10:07 AM

MY mom was watching E! last night and they said they are going to show the last minute of steve, the stingray and everything. They never did though

. I'm glad they didn't we don't need to be watching that.

boozeman · 09-05-2006, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gina

... It crossed my mind after I had read he pulled the barb out, would he still be here if he had left it alone?

I was wondering the same, was it the trauma of the barbs ripping his heart when he pulled it out?

boozeman · 09-05-2006, 11:14 AM

came across this article...
http://www.news.com/au/dailytelegrap...001021,00.html
says he died from the trauma and not the venom...wound on his chest was ''size of a hand''

LisaB · 09-05-2006, 11:35 AM

I was wrecked over this yesterday. Such a tragic early death. I will pray for his young family and for the Australia Zoo.

My already low opinion of the media will drop even lowever if they EVER show that footage. Totally insensitive and unnecessary.

09-04-2006, 07:55 PM	#17 (permalink)
Cartman89 Neon dottyback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Branson, MO Posts: 659 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Steve Erwin Death Yeah now I can imagine what happen. Steve probably went down to get a close look at it maybe touch it and the ray got uncomfortable. Then the ray thrashed its tail and got steve. That ray has a long wip like tail. __________________ I'am the Shark Police, if you want a shark your going to have to go through me. In Loving Memory http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...n101/aq015.jpg

09-05-2006, 01:11 AM	#19 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,637 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Steve Erwin Death http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiIzWMOKTx8 __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

09-05-2006, 01:25 AM	#20 (permalink)
soriano Midas Blenny Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada Posts: 87 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Steve Erwin Death At least a croc didn't get him, cause then the media and alot of people would just be saying 'see... i told you so'. apparently the barb is venomous and the venom sent him into cardiac arrest...

09-05-2006, 01:35 AM	#21 (permalink)
Chiefmcfuz Fire Coral Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NY Posts: 82 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Steve Erwin Death This sux , He was a good person, and a class act. Watching him all the time it feels like I have lost a friend, And in fact, tho I never knew him or met him, I did. He was that type of personality while on TV he was talking to millions but he had a way of making it seem like he was talking to just you. He will be missed terribly by all who loved him. Pray for his family and keep in mind they are going to be setting up a fund for his childrens education and for his zoo to keep it open. Details will be released later this week they said. God Bless Steve, and his family. You will be sorely missed Steve. "Crocs Rule!" __________________ In the imortal words of homer simpson "I am smart, I am smart, S-M-R-T... I mean S-M-A-R-T."

09-05-2006, 03:04 AM	#22 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,637 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Steve Erwin Death http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060905/...ia_irwin_dc_10 "Fatally injured by a stingray, Australian "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin pulled its serrated barb out of his chest before losing consciousness and dying, the world-famous naturalist's manager said on Tuesday. Video footage of the attack shows Irwin swimming above the stingray on the Great Barrier Reef on Monday when it lashed out and speared him in the heart with its barbed tail, manager John Stainton told reporters. "It shows that Steve came over the top of the ray and the tail came up, and spiked him here (in the chest)," Stainton said after watching the footage." "Marine experts say stingrays can deliver horrific, agonizing injuries from the toxin-laden barbs, which can measure up to 20 cm (8 in) in length and cause injuries like a knife or bayonet." "The strongly serrated barb is capable of tearing and rendering flesh," said Dr Bryan Fry, deputy director of the Australian Venom Research Unit." "It's not the going in that causes the damage, it's the coming out where those deep serrations kind of pull on the flesh, and you end up with a very jagged tear which is quite a pronounced injury," Fry said. "He pulled it out and the next minute he's gone. The cameraman had to shut down," he said." Environmental documentary maker Ben Cropp said video of the attack showed Irwin swimming alongside a bull stingray, probably weighing around 100 kg (220 lb). His cameraman was filming in front of the ray, which became frightened and lashed out." "Discovery said the footage of Irwin's fatal dive might never be broadcast" __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

09-05-2006, 05:25 AM	#23 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,727 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Steve Erwin Death "Might never broadcast"? Personally, I would much prefer that it didn't. I really admire him and the conservation work he has done. That would be video I don't want to watch. Even without my stingray phobia, I just don't want to watch that. Leep us posted on the fund for his zoo and his children. He was doing great work on conservation and I would love to see that continue as well as help his children as they grow up without a father now. Man this stinks. He really had a way of getting the couch potatoes of the world interrested in wildlife and that is a great thing. I'm sure his shows will be in re-runs for a long time. I just hope they start showing the original ones again. It was even more wild when it was just the 2 of them with the dog in a tiny boat and a cameraman in a a second boat. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

09-05-2006, 07:00 AM	#24 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,836 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Steve Erwin Death Everywhere I went yesterday including Exotic Aquactics, Steve Irwin was the conversation. I still find it hard to imagine this happened. I read his Zoo opened Tuesday morning because this is what he would have wanted. It crossed my mind after I had read he pulled the barb out, would he still be here if he had left it alone? How toxic is the Venom? I hope Terri stays at Queensland to continue with his work along with her children. I had actually thought about Steve last week and said, I wonder what he's been up to....haven't heard about him for awhile. I'm saddened by his passing even though he himself said that if he ever died doing what he loves, he would hope it would be caught on video. Australia has lost a great human being! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

09-05-2006, 09:20 AM	#25 (permalink)
angnak Torch coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 555 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Steve Erwin Death Freak accident indeed. Very sad!! Like the report above says, the camera man was in front of them and Steve was kind of above and to the side. They think the ray thought he was being ambushed and was just protecting itself. Like a few on here have said, they are very peaceful animals but all animals can turn when cornered. He will be missed. I enjoyed watching that crazy guy. __________________ 210gal AGA SW tank. 3 250w MH 4 160w VHOs, 30 gal refuge, ASM Skimmer, Orange shoulder tang, Black tang, Naso tang, 2 orange percs, 2 black percs, 1 lawnmower blenny, a pair of scooter blennies, 5 cleaner shrimp, 5 peppermint shrimp, zebra crabs, halloween crabs, scarlett crabs, various other crabs and snails, 1 rock anemone, 2 colonies of button polyps, 3 colony of star polyps, 3 BTAs, monti cap, various acros

09-05-2006, 10:07 AM	#27 (permalink)
Cartman89 Neon dottyback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Branson, MO Posts: 659 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Steve Erwin Death MY mom was watching E! last night and they said they are going to show the last minute of steve, the stingray and everything. They never did though . I'm glad they didn't we don't need to be watching that. __________________ I'am the Shark Police, if you want a shark your going to have to go through me. In Loving Memory http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...n101/aq015.jpg

09-05-2006, 11:14 AM	#29 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Steve Erwin Death came across this article... http://www.news.com/au/dailytelegrap...001021,00.html says he died from the trauma and not the venom...wound on his chest was ''size of a hand'' __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

09-05-2006, 11:35 AM	#30 (permalink)
LisaB Fire Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 60 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Steve Erwin Death I was wrecked over this yesterday. Such a tragic early death. I will pray for his young family and for the Australia Zoo. My already low opinion of the media will drop even lowever if they EVER show that footage. Totally insensitive and unnecessary. __________________ LisaB "Let us think the unthinkable, let us do the undoable. Let us prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all." Douglas Adams, GRHS

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