Crocodile Hunter killed in marine accident

[Brandon.O]

I almost didnt believe it, my mom woke me up and told me this moring.

Ive been watching him ever since i was just a little kid, hes probably one of the biggest reason why i got into snakes.He had such a great love for all types of animals and has inspired me to do great things for animals as well.

[recycling goddess]

i agree there are many other faces in the public right now... steve corwin, barefoot bushman, buggin' with rud... just to name a few.

steve erwin was not the only face... but he was definitely a very loved and respected one

[daniel1983]

i agree there are many other faces in the public right now... steve corwin, barefoot bushman, buggin' with rud... just to name a few.

steve erwin was not the only face... but he was definitely a very loved and respected one

He was one of the first that brought reptiles into the light as great creatures that did not have to feared when his shows started in the early 1990's. With his presence on screen, he gave many people a facination with reptiles and opened the doors for other characters like Jeff Corwin, etc.

Great guy and my prayers are with his family.

...hes probably one of the biggest reason why i got into snakes.He had such a great love for all types of animals and has inspired me to do great things for animals as well.

I couldn't agree more. Croc Hunter and similar shows on AP and NG are what 're-sparked' my interest in reptiles as well.

[stangs13]

Steve drew me into the herp world ...I feel like I lost a brother !! If sheding a few tears makes me a girl ,well im a girl for steve.

Love ya steve ,your in good hands now bucko. Take care of him jesus.

Justin

[mr~python]

Kara, that is SO cool. you got to meet him! that was on my "checklist", to go to australia, do some outback herping, then go to australia zoo and meet Steve.

[Emilio]

This guy was amazing you could tell as you watched that he really cared about all the animals and conserving their habitat's. He was simply the best at what he did hands down!! RIP Mr Erwin aka croc hunter (I don't even know what else to say I'm at a loss for words)

[MARCUS ANTONIUS]

RIP Steve "Crocodile Hunter" Irwin.


Steve Irwin was a true animal advocate who will truly be missed across the globe. I just posted the story from MSN about this on MySpace to pass on his legacy that much more.


P.S. If anyone wants to add me my page is http://www.myspace.com/jeremywashington

[Pork Chops N' Corn Bread]

My mom woke me up early this morning to tell me that guy on animal planet got killed!!! I was in shock but still went back to sleep because of my cold. I woke up later and said "Who died?". She says the crocodile hunter was killed at the great barrier reef. I knew I wasn't dreaming then. He holds the key to understanding the crocs like no other!!!

[snakey68]

I still find it hard to believe , his enthusiam was endless and he has done so much good for peoples perceptions of "usually" feared and hated animals such as snakes and crocs etc

A very sad day indeed , I am gutted for his kids being a family man myself it must be devestating for his family.

I am sure his work has inlfuenced many others to follow in his footsteps and continue to spread knowledge and understanding of all creatures his life may have been cut short but his work will continue on through others that have shared his company and been touched by his passion.

RIP Steve Irwin ,a life certainly lived to the full.

[little angels]

my heart gos out to his poor family...i will definately pray for his kids.
he was a great face for the herp world and he did so much for the conservation of animals in the wild... we will miss him
R.I.P.