Crocodile hunter irwin dead
Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 7:01 am'Crocodile Hunter' Irwin killed
The naturalist worked to protect Australian wildlife
Australian environmentalist and television personality Steve Irwin has died during a diving accident.
Mr Irwin, 44, was killed by a stingray barb to the chest while he was filming an underwater documentary in Queensland's Great Barrier Reef.
Paramedics from the nearby city of Cairns rushed to treat him at the scene but were unable to save him.
Mr Irwin was known for his television show The Crocodile Hunter and his work with native Australian wildlife.
Police in Queensland confirmed the naturalist's death and said his family had been notified.
"It is believed that Mr Irwin collapsed after being stung by a stingray at Batt Reef off Port Douglas at about 11:00 am (0100 GMT)," a police statement quoted by AFP news agency said.
Mr Irwin's documentaries were shown around the world
"His crew called for medical treatment and the Queensland medical helicopter responded, however Mr Irwin had died."
Mr Irwin had built up what was a small reptile park in Queensland into what is now Australia Zoo, a major centre for Australian wildlife.
He was famous for handling dangerous creatures such as crocodiles, snakes and spiders, and his documentaries on his work with crocodiles drew a worldwide audience.
He leaves a wife, Terri, and two young children.
He seemed like a nice bloke and I always enjoyed his TV program.
R.I.P.
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The naturalist worked to protect Australian wildlife
Australian environmentalist and television personality Steve Irwin has died during a diving accident.
Mr Irwin, 44, was killed by a stingray barb to the chest while he was filming an underwater documentary in Queensland's Great Barrier Reef.
Paramedics from the nearby city of Cairns rushed to treat him at the scene but were unable to save him.
Mr Irwin was known for his television show The Crocodile Hunter and his work with native Australian wildlife.
Police in Queensland confirmed the naturalist's death and said his family had been notified.
"It is believed that Mr Irwin collapsed after being stung by a stingray at Batt Reef off Port Douglas at about 11:00 am (0100 GMT)," a police statement quoted by AFP news agency said.
Mr Irwin's documentaries were shown around the world
"His crew called for medical treatment and the Queensland medical helicopter responded, however Mr Irwin had died."
Mr Irwin had built up what was a small reptile park in Queensland into what is now Australia Zoo, a major centre for Australian wildlife.
He was famous for handling dangerous creatures such as crocodiles, snakes and spiders, and his documentaries on his work with crocodiles drew a worldwide audience.
He leaves a wife, Terri, and two young children.
He seemed like a nice bloke and I always enjoyed his TV program.
R.I.P.
LINK
