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[lesliesailor]

:(

RIP "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin

The world has lost a wonderful environmentalist and animal lover...

Comments

[eloiseaparis]

irwin was never the sharpest knife in the drawer, but where wildlife was concerned, he was a fine, fine person.

[staciemeow]

I was pretty shocked to hear about his death. Sounds like it was a freak kind of thing too. :(

[lesliesailor]

I was shocked, too. And, now, to hear that he actually pulled the barb out before losing consciousness...

A really good friend of mine is a ranger on Kangaroo Island off the coast of Adelaide, ad he and Steve were good friends. When I was down there, Steve had come down to Kangaroo Island and I had the opportunity to meet him - he was a blast, and was showing me things that Craig, (my friend) wouldn't touch (like handling one of the most deadly snakes down there.) It was fascinating to watch him work, and I will really miss him!

[greencow]

very very sad. i cried last night when i heard the news. i know some people think he was odd or not very bright, but i always admired him for what he believed in and stood by. my heart goes out to his wife and 2 kids...i cannot imagine what it would be like to lose a soul mate...

[lesliesailor]

Me Too :(

I never thought he was odd, but then again, I handled Mohave Green Rattlers before I knew how deadly they were! I thought they were the same as a regular diamond back. Plus, I had an alligator in my office and always let him out when I was there, so I didn't think handling the animals was strange...