Scuba Diving in Australia

Comment from crgcarroll
Time: August 18, 2008, 5:38 am

Not an ounce of disrespect intended, his manager said steve never pulled out the barb.

Comment from Fae Goddess
Time: August 18, 2008, 4:02 pm

the death of Steve Irwininmy opinion is a terrible loss, he will be missed & never forgotten at least in my eyes……RIP Crocidile HUnter & may the hearts of his family & friends be comforted & soothed in this time of loss & sorrow!

Comment from WiseWisher
Time: August 21, 2008, 11:18 am

i think it’s really sad. he was a great conservationist. no matter how much they may belittle his dangerous actions or criticize his profession, i really believe he truly loved animals (as his enthusiasm portrayed), and he had nothing but good intentions for all animals [when handling them as well].

RIP Steve Irwin!

Comment from no nickname
Time: August 23, 2008, 1:03 am

I was sadden to hear of his sudden death. Steve was aware of the many dangers of handling wildlife. He should also have been aware that you don’t swim over a stingray. I feel for the children who no longer have their Dad.

Comment from Confused
Time: August 23, 2008, 1:03 pm

oh poor guy, rest in peace, you lived your life to the fullest!

Comment from doolittle
Time: August 25, 2008, 2:11 am

Steve Irwin was one in a million….perhaps more. He was an avid conservationist who brought the plight of many species to the fore front. He loved animals and teaching people about them.
He was a doting father, a loving husband and had a zest for life most people can’t even dream about.
May his spirit live on forever, he will be sadly missed. I can only hope his family and friends continue his crusade and don’t let his corner of the world become quiet.
I admired him for all he was and all he wanted.

Comment from Chaddy
Time: August 28, 2008, 6:31 am

I was shocked to hear of Steve Irwin’s death. I enjoyed his show and loved his enthusiasm and love for nature and all wildlife! While his death is sad for all of us fans and especially for his children, wife and friends it is comforting to know that he died while doing what he loved doing most, interacting with nature.

While it was a freak accident it would have been a lot more of a freak accident for Mr.Irwin had he died instead at the hands of a drunk driver or a terminal illness.

Mr. Irwin went down with the ship and I’m sure if he had his choice of how he was to die I can just here him now “Crikey, if I can’t go in my sleep take me out in nature and may the best beauty win.”

I’m know he would have preferred to have put off the inevitable for another 40 years, or at least long enough to have been able to watch his children grow, but that wasn’t to be.

Steve Irwin gave pleasure to many a TV viewer and helped numerous animals in so many ways. For that I will always be thankful to the man known at The Crocodile Hunter. May his goal of aiding animal welfare be realized.

May he rest in peace.

Comment from jayjay_obsioma
Time: August 29, 2008, 10:59 am

It was in my lonely assignments in Melbourne, Australia that I got introduced to this crazy, enthusiastic, and funny wildlife conservationist they aptly called “the Crocodile Hunter”. He was named so because of his love and dedication to crocs; but he was not only for the crocs, he was for everyhing under the wild life sun: Wombats, Snakes, Spiders, and lots more. Steve Irwin was his name.

The first time I watched his show was not really by choice, but I kinda liked this man’s charisma, and dedication. I was not only captured by his crazy antics on his show, but how he was so much involve in his work. This was a man, who not only worked for conservation of different species of wildlife; but he actually lived it. It was like, he was in the conservation mode 24/7. And not only him, but his entire family. From his wife Terri, who is already known for her work in the US; but even Bindi, who performs at Australia Zoo.

Steve Irwin has indeed inspired a new generation of conservationist; and I’m not even talking about the croc and snake wranglers you see on TV. He has inspired children and adults alike to be kinder and more aware of wildlife. He made a lot of us realize that we shouldn’t fear snakes or crocs; but we should understand them. Yes, his rise to fame has also inspired a new breed of professional conservationist; and a lot of them even try to immitate “the Crocodile Hunter” himself.

I was shocked yesterday evening when I saw the news about his death. I felt so sad, and couldn’t really believe the news. How ironic it is that he was killed by a creature that he dedicatedly try to protect.

I feel the lost of his wife and kids. For a husband and great father. I feel the lost of Australia. For an Aussie, who embodies a true spirit of wildlife conservation and has shown that Australia is leading the way. I feel for the lost of the world. For a great visionary, longing to protect all forms of life on this earth.

For me Steve Irwin is a modern day hero to wildlife conservation. It is a great lost, and I’m sure that he will dearly be remembered.

Comment from Danni S
Time: August 29, 2008, 10:08 pm

Steve is definitely a hero!He devoted his life to animals and it is sad but not unexpected that it was an animal that ended his life.I hope his wife will have the energy to continue Steve’s brilliant work.He will be missed!

Comment from shotie
Time: August 31, 2008, 11:24 pm

Bad luck Steve.wrong place wrong time,R.I.P Mate,thanks for the memorys and insight you left with us.

Comment from special1
Time: September 2, 2008, 3:00 pm

respect to him for living his life to the full.

Comment from _illyanna
Time: September 2, 2008, 6:18 pm

The Irwin, creator of Australia, once lost his arm to a parrot and it grew back.

Now he truly is a god of nature protection, who once walked among us but now oversees us in all our endeavors.

Comment from bty43218
Time: September 4, 2008, 5:53 pm

the guy is a legend all those crocodiles he has fought with for a measly stingray to come along and whip his life away laterally long live his memory what a guy.

Comment from loaf
Time: September 5, 2008, 11:39 pm

aint many people like him…

Comment from Mimi’s Girl
Time: September 6, 2008, 8:51 pm

It was a freak accident, it was not his fault.

Comment from Gynipher
Time: September 9, 2008, 6:47 pm

At least he did something with his life and lived it moment by moment.

Comment from elonie
Time: September 10, 2008, 1:21 pm

Steve Irwin was a great Australian icon and died doing what he loved doing. R.I.P Steve!!!!!!!WE WILL MISS YOU STEVE!!!!!!YOU INSPIRED LOTS OF AUSTRALIANS TO DO WHAT U HAVE DONE UP UNTIL THE 4TH SEPTEMBER 2006!!!!!!!!

Comment from jannie
Time: September 13, 2008, 3:53 am

Can’t wait for someone to get hold of the video and put it on ogrish.com

Comment from protos2222222
Time: September 13, 2008, 7:48 am

Great guy. I’m not sad, but rather shocked.
I always thought a croc would get him first.

Comment from Ramrum
Time: September 15, 2008, 12:09 am

such an unfortunate accident

Comment from momofelijah2004
Time: September 16, 2008, 4:06 am

Many will be in shock for a long time. This is one of those things no one saw coming and wish it didn’t. He accomplised so much in his 44 years. I feel bad for his family. He will be missed! Still can’t believe it happened. Doesn’t seem real.