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Originally Posted by Tommo
It is an absolute freak incident that took Steve. He has been one of the great Australian embassadors and has performed work which has both enabled us to better understand these animals and also help preserve these species through awareness and sanctuaries. I am really sad I did not take the time to visit the Australian Zoo when he was still with us. As a lot of people are saying, he was larger than life and indestructable. Maybe we just took it for granted that he would never come off second best.
Another sad point is that the rest of the world heard about this tragedy before his own wife and children who were treking in Tasmania.
Steve has now left a huge hole in his chosen field that will be hard to fill. I totally admire the man for who he was and what he has achieved, not to mention the huge amount of help he has offered and delivered along the way.
My heart sank with every other person on this planet when I heard the news. Thankyou Steve Irwin for what you have given to us.
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Very well said Tommo.
The first i new about it was when i read Peters thread yesterday i was still in shock when i posted my note.
He transformed what was just a 2nd rate reptile farm into a top class zoo.
Ive been there a few times through the years and it doubles in size every time i go . It is well worth the visit.
The guys a legend every cent he made he put back into the zoo and research.
And to die from a stingray is just unbelievable the amount of times ive brushed by one or nearly stood on one while fishing in the creeks,$hit i must of caught hundreds of the bloody things. I know they're dangerous but i wouldnt think they would kill someone.
