Steve Irwin’s death was caught on camera and the tape shows him pulling the stingray barb out of his chest before dying. It also shows that, unlike his behavior with crocodiles and other dangerous land animals, he didn’t provoke the stingray.
“It shows that Steve came over the top of the ray and the tail came up, and spiked him here (in the chest), and he pulled it out and the next minute he’s gone,” Stainton told reporters in the Queensland state city of Cairns, where Irwin’s body was taken for an autopsy. “If ever he was going to go, we always said it was going to be the ocean,” Stainton said. “On land he was agile, quick-thinking, quick-moving and the ocean puts another element there that you have no control over.”
The actual tape is being held by police at the moment, but I’m not sure it’s something anybody would actually want to see. Joking about shooting Paris Hilton in the face with a bazooka is one thing, actually watching a beloved conservationist die in the water is another.
PandoraKnight | September 5, 2006 at 8:52 am
Strange “Crocodile Hunter” Quotes (Steve Erwin Tribute):
“Crikey means gee whiz, wow!”
“When I see what’s happened all over the world, they’re looking at me as this very popular, wildlife warrior, Australian bloke. And yet back here in my own country some people find me a little bit embarrassing.”
“Crikey, mate. You’re far safer dealing with crocodiles and western diamondback rattlesnakes than the executives and the producers and all those sharks in the big MGM building.”
“I bled a lot. I got hit across the face. We couldn’t film for seven days. I got whacked, underwater, across the face. I finished the shot, got into the boat and blood started coming out.”
“I get called an adrenaline junkie every other minute, and I’m fine with that.”
“I have no fear of losing my life. If I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it.”
“I would never blame an animal if it bit me, because I’m at fault, not them. I heal so quickly. If you cut my arm off I would grow a new one.”
“I’m high as a kite, mate. I’m flat out like a lizard drinking, all the time. You know I have trouble just sitting here. You know, I’m just like, got to get up.”
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dupababy | September 5, 2006 at 8:54 am
peace the spork out steve.. that shit is too damned sad to even come up with a smart ass retort..
chelsea | September 5, 2006 at 8:56 am
i’m just glad you don’t have any jokes on this one. steve will be missed!
HolisticWisdomcom | September 5, 2006 at 8:58 am
As I said before, his death makes me sad. I admire people who live life to the fullest, who follow their dreams and live with passion. Steve Irwin did that, and he won my admiration because of it.
As curious as I am to see what happened, much like rubber necking at a car accident… I think it would be in poor taste for anyone to release the video. I hope that it is kept private out of respect for someone’s last moments on earth.
Rest in peace ya Cobber!
http://www.holisticwisdom.com
emaline | September 5, 2006 at 9:00 am
This is so tragic, RIP Steve. :(
llllllllll | September 5, 2006 at 9:03 am
I miss the old room
RichPort | September 5, 2006 at 9:03 am
Fuck Bruce Willis, this guy was hardcore. Most guys wont’s even take a fucking splinter out of their feet without crying like little bitches.
LoneWolf | September 5, 2006 at 9:04 am
The stingray croc-blocked him.
*puts on asbestos bodysuit*
hangdown | September 5, 2006 at 9:07 am
the stingray was a contract hit put out by the crocs
Soar101 | September 5, 2006 at 9:07 am
the whole thing is really just heartwrenching and the world’s response to such a loss is touching. It’s amazing that we still value, good, wholesome people in the midst of all the crap we put up with from humanity. I miss him already.
Adult Underoos | September 5, 2006 at 9:11 am
croc-block = lollercoaster
you made me pee my pants!
http://www.funderpants.com
Jerk616 | September 5, 2006 at 9:14 am
Why can’t australians die like normal people? Seriously?
Stingrays, autoerotic aspyxiation, kangaroo boxing.
What happened to heart disease or cancer Australia?
instead a goddamned stingray.
jrzmommy | September 5, 2006 at 9:14 am
this totally blows.
spatz | September 5, 2006 at 9:15 am
somehow posting this right above photos of lindsay lohan getting her boob squeezed seems really disgusting and inappropriate. this really isnt the place. the guy wasnt some oversexed over drugged celebutard whore so i dont think this is the place to bring this up.
CelebSlam.com | September 5, 2006 at 9:16 am
I’m always suspicious when I hear that someone “died instantly.” I think they say that for the family’s sake.
http://www.celebslam.com
spatz | September 5, 2006 at 9:17 am
15 they say that getting stung by a stingray is one of the most painful things a human can encouter…. which makes this even more upsetting
hangdown | September 5, 2006 at 9:18 am
the connection is that now harry morton screams and says it feels like a stingray got him when he pees
GirlyGirl | September 5, 2006 at 9:18 am
It’s ironic that sometimes the people who risk their lives the most are the ones you are so surprised to hear about when they have a fatal accident. They are just so fearless, they almost come across as invincable. I always thought Steve was pretty wacky, but he was interesting and enthusiastic, and it was genuine. As an animal lover, I salute him and my heart goes out to his family.
And shame on you people who made jokes. That is the epitome of poor taste.
cardio | September 5, 2006 at 9:23 am
I’m surprised none of the bleeding hearts (no pun intended, Mr. Irwin) here haven’t said the typical cliche, “He died doing what he loved.” BFD – he died and left a family. Way to go. How good is that adrenalin rush now that his wife has to explain to his kid why daddy isn’t coming home any more.
Dumbass.
jrzmommy | September 5, 2006 at 9:24 am
Why does it always happen to the cool people? Why can’t John Revolta crash his plane? Why can’t Tom Cruise fall off a cliff into a pit of electric eels? Why can’t Paris, Lindsay, Nicole or that fucking moron Kimberly Stewart strangled by someone they pick up in a club? Or these fucking reality “stars” — why do the dickwads get to live and cool people like Crock man die?
Devil Is Chrome | September 5, 2006 at 9:24 am
I feel so damned bad for his family – especially his wife who supported his crazy sh*t and loved him for it.
He has two young children whom he adored…this is just too sad.
THANK YOU for not taking the piss out of Steve – unlike the rest of the fodder on this site, he really did contribute to society as a whole and loved what he did.
Nikk The Templar | September 5, 2006 at 9:26 am
He pulled it out.
That’s fucking hardcore as hell.
jrzmommy | September 5, 2006 at 9:26 am
Or the fuck head that made this soup that I’m eating for lunch? Hello, salt maybe? The chef deserves to perish for this awful fucking soup.
Stingray | September 5, 2006 at 9:28 am
FIRST! (not here, but…you know…)
pagebetty | September 5, 2006 at 9:29 am
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RichPort | September 5, 2006 at 9:31 am
#19 – Ashamed as I am to admit it, that was pretty fucking funny. I’m also surprised no one said this was a croc of shit…
radio4play | September 5, 2006 at 9:33 am
He died the way he wanted, with his beloved animals. Check out his older radio and TV appearances, he keeps saying how he’s a warrior and the warrior way he’ll go. And they’re taking care of his family finanacial wise already, the Discovery Channel has or will set up a fund in his name for the wife and kids and there’s more to come.
His wife married him knowing the dangers of his work but she supported him throughout and even joined him on some events. Anyways really sad.
makka619 | September 5, 2006 at 9:36 am
No.18 You know those fools in life who no one ever gives any attention to because they never have anything constructive to say. Well the morons who post the ignorant comments are them, they come on here behind their anonymous IDs to try and get some response from others.
If they are this disrespectful and compassionless after the death of a good person then I feel sorry for them, they are in a minority that don’t strive for achievement in life, that on the day of their funeral I would be suprised if they could count on one hand the people who would mourn their loss, if anyone.
cardio | September 5, 2006 at 9:38 am
His family may be taken care of financially, but it still doesn’t give his kids a dad. Hey, he loved animals more than his kids (or do we all forget him dangling his kid above the croc?). What a great guy.
bigponie | September 5, 2006 at 9:38 am
farewell crocodile man, you’ll be remembered long after your death. this sucks, sorta reminds me of brandon lee, I think I’ll go get shitface on fosters now.
llllllllll | September 5, 2006 at 9:46 am
#23-HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! HAHAHAHHA!!!!!
jrzmommy | September 5, 2006 at 9:59 am
Rich-Croc of Shit! BWAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. And I think Steve Irwin would have laughed, too.
FrinkTank | September 5, 2006 at 10:08 am
Considering he’s dealt with extremely deadly beasties like sharks, crocs, box jellyfish and tropical spiders of the most poisonous variety, Steve was really unlucky to succumb to a relatively non-threatening creature. Then again that stingray was 220 fucking pounds.
jrzmommy | September 5, 2006 at 10:10 am
I wish we were told that after pulling the barb out of his chest, he stuck it up the stingray’s own ass and THEN he died.
Praz | September 5, 2006 at 2:20 pm
Wait, you were just joking about shooting Paris Hilton in the face with a bazooka?
Angry Ferret Jones | September 5, 2006 at 3:36 pm
Steve Irwin is a legend. Check out my little contribution to him being a bad-ass.
http://angry-ferret.blogspot.com/
edb87 | September 5, 2006 at 3:42 pm
I miss him already. But honestly, if anyone is suprised by his death, you must be braindead. He hung out with wild freaking animals. It was gonna catch him someday. I just wish it wasn’t this soon.
RIP Steve. And one more time…
CRIKEY!
http://www.edquartersaudio.com
edb87 | September 5, 2006 at 3:44 pm
Sorry if I doubled on the posts, but wtf is up with the Bottoms Up ad on the top of the Superfish site? Of all the places Paris Hilton’s D-grade toilet bowl films are advertised…
http://www.edquartersaudio.com
Rox | September 5, 2006 at 7:52 pm
For all the people who said things like “How could he do this to his FAMILY? Idiot didn’t think about the CHILDREN omg omg omg what is gonna be of the CHILDREN” I have a few things to say
1. His family knew what he didn’t for a living and supported him.
2. So cops and construction workers shouldn’t have families? There are a lot of dangerous jobs out there and still people who need to do them. Unless being an animal conservationist isn’t important.
3. I’d rather have daddy being dead and a hero, being on tv and full of accomplishments to make me proud every day than have daddy alive, workaholic, and never home, or simply dismotivated and unhappy. when the CHILDREN ASK WHY DADDY ISN’T COMING HOME ANYMORE there are so many beautiful stories to tell.
4. Everyone dies. Fact. Not everyone chooses to live for something greater like he did.
PunjabPete | September 5, 2006 at 8:16 pm
Tonight I shall jab my finger into some critter’s cloaca in your honor… Rock on crocodile man… Rock on…
babybunny | September 5, 2006 at 8:23 pm
Now that was a manly man…he was also not afraid of showing his emotions, which makes him more macho than any man I can think of. His love for animals, which is the best love I know, makes me admire him even more. The fact that he had no shame at all about what people thought, just focused on the things he loved…his beloved crocs, all creatures that are “creepy”, and his mum, wife and kids…he is the only person I know who truly lived life with passion and compassion..only the good die young…..
Dory | September 5, 2006 at 8:34 pm
The QLD government here in Australia has offered a state funeral for him if that is what his family wishes. They are also considering having some sort of memorial for him, a national park or something similar.
palisade | September 5, 2006 at 9:16 pm
Do you know whats stupid, People say He could have thought of his family when he died doing something dangerous as an accusation. Hello People, He died doing a snorkelling expedition on a beautiful tropical location. This is not an extreme sport, he was not filming sharks or something just beutiful marine life and coral, this is something families do with their kids on holidays. Wake up to yourself stupid no brain idiots jerk faces like cardio post number 19 and 29. Didnt think of that before you posted because your pathetic
PoponarJegos | September 5, 2006 at 9:25 pm
To all those who continue to talk shit about this man’s death: you are all fucking losers. I don’t know if you just don’t get it, or you don’t want to get it, but Steve Irwin died doing what he loved. That was his passion. You need to respect that. How many of you actually have a passion? How many of you actually go out into the world to make a difference? Not many, I don’t think. So continue to sit on your lethargic ass, and continue to contribute nothing to the world. The world will go on with or without you, you sorry ignorant fucks.
RIP Steve Irwin.
PoponarJegos | September 5, 2006 at 9:28 pm
# 40, maybe you should leave your less than funny sarcasm in the critter’s cloaca.
bepsy | September 6, 2006 at 12:40 am
From an Australian who is deeply saddened by the death of a man who did so much and was one of our greatly loved icons, i thank you for treating Steves death with the respect that it deserves. He will be sadly missed
Bepsy
marie-jo | September 6, 2006 at 1:17 am
#34 omg whahahhhhhhhhhahhhaaaa lol
#39 right on
Living is a terminal disease. I’d chose him as a dad over, lets say Micheal Jackson errrr Tom Cruise.. any day.
RichPort | September 6, 2006 at 4:13 am
What’s sad is this video will circulate the internet more than the Porous Hilton sex tape.
Cruzadas | September 6, 2006 at 6:11 am
Oh, and for you that didn’t understand the “dog speech”, here, I’ll repeat it:
Leave those wild animals alone, like they want to be, and leave them in their habitat, where they want to be! Unless of course, that makes you rich, ain’t that right steve irwin?
I’d love to be rich too, opening a giant zoo, where I’d hunt wild animals, kidnap them from their wild family, and lock them up so everyone could PAY ME and watch them spinning, chanting, and scratching their nuts with one teeth, while feeding them in an exhibicionist kind of way.
So here you go again, fuckers: Buy a dog, and leave the wilds alone. The wilds want to be left alone.
Or you can just explore the wilds, and get rich like the crocodile HUNTER did. Then you can kill some dogs or pretend you care about animals. It’s up to you. I couldn’t care less about you, irwin, hunters in general, animals, nature, your parents, or your homes. All I really care is me, and what makes me happy. For now I’d be extremely happy sticking a stingrays tail up Irwin’s dead ass!
its me | September 6, 2006 at 6:50 am
Cruzadas- what a complete asshole you are. You don’t care about Steve Irwin, but you care enough to write a friggin essay about him. He died and no one is asking you to give a shit- if you don’t care, why comment? Personally I learnt more about wildlife from watching his cheesy show than I ever learnt at school. You should probably go back to school yourself- there are 1001 spelling mistakes in your post, you moron.