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"Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin Killed Today
ffrn:
I find it really interesting he was far better known outside of Australia than in it. I've lived in Australia all my life and had never even heard of him until that episode a year or so ago when he held one of his children above a crocodile enclosure. And I only heard of him then because that incident was all over the news.
Amber:
It certianly made me stop in my tracks this morning when I heard the news. Steve was such a champion for conservation. He found a way to get even some of the least conservation minded people to watch his shows. His willingness and JOY in wrestling with crocodiles and exploring the natural world brought the concept of protection and conservation to many people who before just did not care. The conservation world has lost a major champion and a great man. My condolences to his wife and children.
delalluvia:
OMG!!!! The guy was pretty popular in the U.S. as well. I used to watch his shows all the time when they first started airing in the U.S. I loved his casual enthusiasm, though we all used to wonder why he got so close to such deadly animals when he was in the middle of nowhere. He even made a Fed Ex commercial about it, making fun of him suddenly croaking over a late package of snake serum.
SOOOOOOOOOOO sad!!!
He was one of a kind and I can only hope that his family takes comfort in the fact that he was doing the work he loved and that he reached many many people with his message of conservation and love of Australia.
He will be missed and remembered. :( :( :(
Meryl:
This is very sad news. I always thought he was a bit crazy and took too many chances, but he was a charmer. Hearing of all his work with conservation makes me even sadder he's gone so soon. Go with God, Steve. :'(
whiteoutofthemoon:
I was truly shocked too when I heard it on the late news last nite. While we all appreciated his enthusiasm and zest for life, what is more tragic is that the world has lost a true-hearted conservationalist and nature-lover, someone who brought awareness and appreciation of nature to millions. He was great entertainment, but I think the world suffers more at the loss of such a staunch defender and supporter of science and education, as well as preserving our planet.
I think, however, Brokies will feel the significance of his loss even more....what we have learned from our movie is that life is short......live it to the fullest, it can be ripped away in an instant.
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