In Memoriam of Steve Irwin (1962 - 2006)

Fourth of September. A grave day for the Irwin family. On this heart-renching day of year 2006, Steve Irwin, the "Crocodile Hunter" of Animal Planet had his heart pierced by a stingray and stung to his death. The famous and beloved Animal Planet Conversationist was trying to teach us about these amazing creatures when the tragic moment happened. It's rather unfortunate that there have only been 17 recorded stingray fatalities worldwide. Steve was the 18th.


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The crocodile hunter was also owner of theAustralia Zoo. The zoo was opened by his parents back during 1970. It was called the the "Beerwah Reptile Park" then. Starting the park was a huge gamble and money was very, very scarce. Dad was the ultimate builder and innovator, Mum was brilliant at budgeting and thrift. So together the Irwin family worked long and hard to eke out an existence.

Steve grew up to be a boy of the crocs. If you have seen him on tv, he would most of the time feeding and playing with his crocodile mates, commenting "What a beauty!" now and then whenever he sees one. His love for animals doesn't stop there. Throughout furthur episodes, he can be seen tugging and hugging a wombat, irritating a venomous snake, kissing a tiger, and the list goes on.

It seems like yesterday Steve was filming another episode of his famous tv program. With one fatal stung, and now he is gone, forever. Though his body and soul has yet to be seen again, he will always be remembered in our hearts, as the beloved crocodile hunter.