Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin-dead at 44, struck by stingray

[Chuck(G)]

His widow, Terri, is a Eugene native. Her sister, who lives here, said that she's really distraught over his death.

[Easty621]

In the past decade 17 deaths were the direct result of stingray barb injuries, according to Surf Life Saving Australia, a beach-safety organization.

Memorable Steve Irwin Quotes:
"Crikey, mate. You're far safer dealing with crocodiles and western diamondback rattle snakes than the executives and the producers and all those sharks in the big MGM building."

"I would never blame an animal if it bit me, because I'm at fault, not them. I heal so quickly. If you cut my arm off, I would grow a new one."

[TexTuba]

I really dug what he did. Do I think it sometimes went a little overboard? Sure, but that's just my opinion. I've always wanted to know about some of these animals and I do now because of him. My condolences go to his wife and family.

Ralph

[tubaguy9]

I sort of found his death ironic...Being killed by one of the most docile sea creatures. Also, we read something from some Austrilian news post that said that he's only the 4th person killed by a sting ray off of the coast of Austrilia.