shropshire 0 #76 September 4, 2006 I think he was a Star... great entertainment and always educating. A well good bloke. R.I.P Steve (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #77 September 4, 2006 Quote BWAHAHAHAHAHA. Are you that fucking stupid and arrogant. Making assumptions about something you know nothing about. And then it's people like you who whinge about WHUFFO"S. You're one yourself. He's forgotten far more than you'll ever learn about animals. I dont mean to sound harsh but I hope you go in before your kids want to jump. Don't want your children suffering from your idiotic choice in pastimes. Last thing this world needs is more crazy skydivers influencing their children. You are a fucking moron. RIP Croc Hunter. Skydivers don't intentionally irritate dangerous wild animals, and then expect that a couple steps away will be enough of an escape when they attack. I think comparing it to skydiving makes for a lousy analogy. Mechanical devices vs dangerous animals. We all tempt fate in many ways by driving, flying, etc. but to intentionally irritate dangerous animals as he did with his kid along is in a whole different league, in my opinion. He might as well have been running with the bulls while holding his kid in his arms. Quite different than skydiving, I think.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #78 September 4, 2006 The last recorded death from a stingray was 1944. Thats unlucky, I really liked his work and thaought he seemed like a top bloke. When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #79 September 4, 2006 Mum...mum. are we poisonous snakes? Why do you ask son? Cuz I've just bitten by tongue..... (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #80 September 4, 2006 Regardless of that, his daughter helped capture her first croc at 6 years old. This was his life and his childrens lives. Its not right to many of us and you wouldnt catch me dead doing it with my own children. He was making a documentry on these rays. He didnt irratate the animals, he used them in the same ways others like Jack Hanna did. He used them to educate the public....its the primary focus of a zoo. When in the wild, most the times he "wrestled" crocs was when he was trying to capture them to either relocate or give them medical care. I think taking one action of this mans life and using it to justify his death and make his life work less is being a idiot. Most people will not realize what he did to the field of zoology, and that is because his work isnt complete, Terry, and their children will continue it. Bindi (his 8 year old daughter) herself has handled dangerous animals and can run circles around most people in a battle of the wits when it comes to knowledge on animals. He will not die in vain, people mocked him in his life and they will mock in his death.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #81 September 4, 2006 I suspect that the cause of death was neither a 'punctured heart' nor the venom but a Tension Pneumothorax.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #82 September 4, 2006 "and the Croc Hunter would probably also say "Long live the Stingray!" I wonder if his last words were "My Crikey, he got me!" Its kind of a fitting and almost poetic end for him, isn't it?" To die what you love to do? Yep. Its a hell of a way to die and a death that I hope will happen to me. Sex! Anyone? BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #83 September 4, 2006 Quote Quote I hollered to the back of my very small house, where Jay's watching cartoons, "Jay, Crocodile hunter was killed by a stingray." "I didn't like him anyway..." Oh my! linz Crikey! LOL!!! That made me laugh!! How old is Jay? Made me laugh too...lol. Jay's 9.-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #84 September 4, 2006 Quote Made me laugh too... At least we know where his compassion comes from. Doesnt matter who dies and how, I wouldnt think a callous statment acceptable, but thats just me. So if someone he doesnt know but you have jumped with dies and he says "thats okay I didnt know her anyways" is it just as funny? Nevermind dont answer, it doesnt matter, to each their own.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #85 September 4, 2006 Jay was being funny. It was dark humor. There can be humor in something that's not funny at all... I'm glad that my child can recognize that. He has a lot more compassion that the vast majority, and I'm proud of him for that, but he has a sense of humor that's sometimes really dry...and I love that about him too. Peace~ linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #86 September 4, 2006 Quote can you tell me more about barbs? to take one in the chest, it sounds like he was stabbed w/ a sword! is this accurate? how far can they penetrate? or is it not a matter of depth of penetration but of venom/poison that would be lethal? i thought the barbs were more flexible. It's pretty close to being stabbed with a sword. The barbs can be up to ten inches long, and this one went under his ribcage and into his heart. It was a freak accident. People swim with stingrays all the time, get stung all thet time, and walk away with a puncture wound, a band-aid, and a good story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #87 September 4, 2006 I think he should have been prosecuted for child endangerment. He was not going to stop.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #88 September 4, 2006 No doubt Michael Jackson is on your hit list as well. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/2493513.stmWhen an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #89 September 4, 2006 Quote I think he should have been prosecuted for child endangerment The authorities didnt, if Mike Mullins is innocent because the courts say he is, then Steve is as well. He taught his kids what he was taught, not right in some opinions, and not wrong in others. Doesnt mean his death is funny or that he should have lost his kids. You probably know very little about Irwins works prior to and during his run as "the croc hunter"Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #90 September 4, 2006 Quote It's pretty close to being stabbed with a sword. I'm not sure I agree - yeah, the stinger can be long, but in most cases, it's not 10 inches - five to six inches is more common, and they aren't going to be plunging it all the way in, because of the thrusting angle - upward and at an angle. Penetration of the wound is typically much less than the full length of the stinger - usually an inch or so. In most cases, the venom hurts much more than the perforation. But I could be wrong I've never been stung by one.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #91 September 4, 2006 Quote "and the Croc Hunter would probably also say "Long live the Stingray!" I wonder if his last words were "My Crikey, he got me!" Its kind of a fitting and almost poetic end for him, isn't it?" To die what you love to do? Yep. Its a hell of a way to die and a death that I hope will happen to me. Sex! Anyone? Well... since you're offering... BobbiThe only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #92 September 4, 2006 Quote Jay was being funny. It was dark humor. There can be humor in something that's not funny at all... I'm glad that my child can recognize that. He has a lot more compassion that the vast majority, and I'm proud of him for that, but he has a sense of humor that's sometimes really dry...and I love that about him too. Peace~ linz Sounds to me like I'd like him alot! I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodpecker 0 #93 September 4, 2006 After reading all the posts in this thread I feel like I just finished watching an episode of "the croc hunter". "Crikey, what we have here is a beutiful speciment of a human online...look at the size of those teeth...whoops, watch out, carefull not to say anything that no one else agrees with...they get fiesty.SONIC WOODY #146 There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #94 September 4, 2006 I'm glad you can appreciate that kind of flippant witt. A lot of folks don't get it even face-to-face....much less written in a forum like this. I think he does come by it honestly, though, as lisamariewillbe implied (and to me that's a good thing)....only he's a lot smarter than I am and a lot quicker. :) Peace~ linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #95 September 4, 2006 The 10 inch stinger data came from the animal planet website article about the accident. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hungarianchick 0 #96 September 4, 2006 Quote Raving rating driven egomaniacs We all have our opinions. t Some people call it passion, but we agree on one thing, we all have our opinions. "I love cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philip2005 0 #97 September 4, 2006 I know some people diss steve for dicing with death. But hey we're all skydivers we're used to people telling us we're irriesponsible (because they dont understand what we do) when we arent. Steve was a professional. What he did appeared dangerous but he was a very skilled man with extrodinary talent for what he did and i have great respect for him. I was quite shocked when i heard the news. Im certainly gonna miss watching his shows. He was a real entertainer and a great colorful character. I pray for his family and that he rests in peace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #98 September 4, 2006 "Some people call it passion" Ooooh I LOVE people with "passion"!!! BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenz 0 #99 September 4, 2006 steve really was a remarkable man - and i don't know about you, but i know his approach really sparked my interest in animals for the first time since i was a kid... he made them really interesting and made you feel comfortable with him - almost like you knew him - it really is a shame and i feel terrible for terri and the kids - what is good though is that they will be able to watch their father when they are older and ready and see what an amazing man he was and how passionate he was about what he did.. people may think he was nuts but at least he was doing what he loved and made a huge difference in the world with animal awareness and preservation the world lost a great man - hopefully his family will be able to get through such a difficult time - my thoughts and prayers are with them rest in peace steve"life does throw curveballs sometimes but it doesn't mean we shouldn't still swing for the homerun" ~ me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #100 September 4, 2006 I heard on the news, CNN had Discovery Channels president on for an interview. The Prez said that, "Steve REALLY LIVED life." Not many of us can say that. We go about our day to day dealings and forget to stop and really assess if this is what it is "all" about. I liked his "passion" for life and for animals. Was he a little kooky? Yeah, I think so, but thats it what made him endearing to me and to others I suspect. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
