Reports: Stingray kills 'Crocodile Hunter'

[wondergirl9847]

Originally Posted by goldustsongbird

Well, I'm not saying it was deserved or that he 'had it coming', but he did take a lot of chances with his work.

I'm not sure why everyone is saying "This is so sad, but..." because firemen, policemen, crab fishermen, etc. have very dangerous jobs as well. Do we say things like "I'm sorry he died, but he WAS a fireman, policeman, insert dangerous job here."? Nope.

Yes, he chose to get close to dangerous animals because like firemen, policemen, etc...he LOVED his job.

He was so full of joy and life when you'd see him on TV. They just played his interview from a couple of years ago on my local morning radio show and the last thing they played him saying was that he was meant to preserve these animals...that's why he was put here.

My heart goes out to Terri, Bindi and lil' Bob.

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by wondergirl9847

I'm not sure why everyone is saying "This is so sad, but..." because firemen, policemen, crab fishermen, etc. have very dangerous jobs as well. Do we say things like "I'm sorry he died, but he WAS a fireman, policeman, insert dangerous job here."? Nope.

Yes, he chose to get close to dangerous animals because like firemen, policemen, etc...he LOVED his job.

He was so full of joy and life when you'd see him on TV. They just played his interview from a couple of years ago on my local morning radio show and the last thing they played him saying was that he was meant to preserve these animals...that's why he was put here.

My heart goes out to Terri, Bindi and lil' Bob.

I just think people mean that they are not surprised that he died. I don't think anyone means that he deserved it for being reckless. At least I hope that's not what they mean.

It is such a freak thing to have happened. He is one of 3 - 17 people to have ever been killed by a stingray, according to the article Brian posted above. That's just insane. I have been on a cruise where we were swimming with stingrays and there was no thought that they might be dangerous and no warning either.

Personally I did wish Irwin would take fewer risks being a father. It sounds though like he did take safety more seriously than was apparent on television and that this was just one of those things. The spiritual part of me thinks that there must be a reason for this and it will be for the greater good, eventually.

My heart goes out to his family.

[skcin]

For some reason, this news did shock me. Very sad. I feel for his wife & their kids.

[DrummerDeanna]

Originally Posted by skcin

I fell for his wife & their kids.

Geez, Paula - the woman just lost her husband...wait a few weeks before professing your love

Just kidding -- I too feel very bad for his wife and kids - he and his wife seemed like such a great couple - both all "wild-lifey" and he just adored those kids....the whole thing is absolutely heartbreaking

And Christy - I like your analogy and I agree.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

Geez, Paula - the woman just lost her husband...wait a few weeks before professing your love

Just kidding -- I too feel very bad for his wife and kids - he and his wife seemed like such a great couple - both all "wild-lifey" and he just adored those kids....the whole thing is absolutely heartbreaking

And Christy - I like your analogy and I agree.

Bitch.

[DrummerDeanna]

Originally Posted by skcin

Bitch.

Was it in poor taste? Yes.


Could I help myself? No.

[BTFLCHLD]

A freak accident really... RIP Steve.

This reminds of John Denver dying while in flight with an ultralight...people do things they enjoy that put them in harms way but that doesn't stop them even knowing the risks involved. If I don't go in a gentle sleep, I hope it's a 180 off a coastal cliff...