R.I.P Steve Irwin

I just heard minutes ago that Steve Irwin has been killed near Cairns. Apparently he was killed by a stingray barb that went through his chest while filming an underwater documentary.

Early reports can be found at:
news.com.au
yahoo.com.au

I've just done some quick reading on stingrays and, according to www.greatbarrierreefaustralia.com, stingray related human fatalities are few and far between.

I think the fact that after all his time irritating massive crocodiles, and mucking about with some of the most venomous animals ever to inhabit the planet, he was killed by such a relatively harmless creature only adds to the sadness. It's more than a little ironic.

I'm tempted to head to Australia Zoo tomorrow to pay my respects, although it may well be closed.

R.I.P. Steve Irwin
Crocodile Hunter
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