Crocodile Hunter dead

[newb]

Very sad news.

R.I.P.

[Cadaver]

Yes it sure is sad. He was in a dangerous profession.
RIP

[The Flayed One]

Originally posted by Phalanx
No, she got it from the emergency services, who met her on location...but yeah, she got the news pretty much after everyone else did.


Absolutely. To have footage of of the "son under the arm" thing showed more that anything else this day was ridiculous... Personally, I consider it kind of risky, but I do believe he had the situation in control, the guy had literally a lifetime of experience, his father having had much the same career prior to him.
People critisizing his methods and "personality" in the short time since has kind of pissed me off - sure, he might've acted like a kids show character, and sure, I'm certain that many people over the age of 10 would've watched him and had a bit of a laugh as he appeared to be a bit of a dick, but in hindsight it seems more obvious that his whole act was for the kids, passing on an important message early...he was excitable, and explained things in a clear, informative and interesting manner, just the kind of icon that would have kids hanging off his every word, while preaching safety, and environmental respect.
I cannot fault him for that, and I think too many people do...

Out of his many fans (my little brother grew up on this guy, and I cannot say that I have not benefited from his information...), I think it's the environment and animals that will suffer his loss the most. Id never have thought of the impact...he was involved in so much, champion of the wilderness is a description that doesn't come close enough...

I'm in complete agreement with you. I'm getting really sick of all the 'playing with fire' people today. Playing with fire? Maybe he had a more dangerous job than most of us, but if anyone on the planet knew what they were doing in that kind of situation it was him. I mean, every day I drive the forklift, there's a slight possibility that the brakeline could mysteriously go out and I could be sent off the end of a dock into a firey death.

Have some respect for the man. He's probably done more to educate the younfer generation about nature than anyone else in the world right now. This should truly be a day of mourning, as the entire planet lost someone special. Not a cautionary tale of 'He knew what he was getting into' that a lot of people seem to be making it into right now.

*edit* Just so you know, Cadaver, I was typing this post still while you posted yours. It's not aimed at you specifically. Like I said, it seems that no one wants to talk about what a great man the world has lost right now, only that he 'Had a dangerous job.'

[Phalanx]

It's not aimed at you specifically. Like I said, it seems that no one wants to talk about what a great man the world has lost right now, only that he 'Had a dangerous job.'

Yup...hence his second most popular catchphrase "danger!", he had no pretences, he said it loud and clear, "do not fuck with this stuff if you don't know what you're doing", he was well aware of the potential worst case scenario, of that I'm certain.
The fact that he did it fully aware of the risks, yet continued to do the great work he did for the animals, the planet, and above all, to educate...I think that there made him the kind of person he was, people (not the ones who simply acknowledge fact) with the whole sickening "he had it coming" attitude about this...I wish that maybe they would think on it a little more.

[Haunted]

As a matter of fact there was a doctor on board the ship. He always had a doctor with him.

I am so bummed, I mean really bummed. I loved him so much. He loved every living creature on this planet. You know, he'd talk about non native animals endangering native Australian animals, but he wouldn't insinuate that those animals should be exterminated, only seperated from the other animals they were affecting. He thought that the world was a big enough place for everything to live and flourish happily in peace.

You know, I created an acount for his forums at AnimalPlanet's site via The Discover Channel just to send my condolences to Terri and his children.

She'll help his children, us, and the world keep his memory, his work, and his message alive.

I am going to miss him so much.

What really sucks is that my dad, while book smart, is really ignorant, is going to be making shitty comments all day. He thought Steve was an idiot, when, in fact, it's the other way around.

[Lala_Sound]

awww RIP steve ;[
If you put a turtle in your MSN name its meant to be a sign of respect
I was nearly crying when I found out this morning
Adore the man <3

[Haunted]

How do you put the turtle in the msn name?

[Miss Olivia]

His wife seemed like a very strong woman who shared his feelings on nature.....I really think she'll do her best to continue the work he was doing.I hope so, anyway. I can't imagine losing the love of your life like that.

[Haunted]

Yes indeed, Terri is a remarkable woman from what I can tell. I've seen her in action on the show, and she is fearless. You should check out how they met. It's one hell of a love story.

I remember him on the Rosie O'Donnell show (forgive me). He was showing her all of these animals. Of course she was totally freaking out. Then he was like, "I'm going to show you the most fearsome creature that I've brought. I've just been warming you up." The bitch is about to shit herself. Steve goes back stage and brings out baby Bindi. It was so cute. Everyone died.

[Miss Olivia]

Yeah, he had a pretty good sense of humor. I really feel bad for his family, especially the kids. They're still so little.:(