Reptiles stolen from Irwin center

[lillyorchid]

People make me sick!

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapc...eut/index.html

SYDNEY, Australia (Reuters) -- More than 50 reptiles, including a crocodile, were stolen from an Australian animal education center established to continue the work of wildlife crusader Steve Irwin.

The haul from the Wildlife Wonderland near Melbourne, included a 60-centimeter (2 feet) freshwater crocodile, two pythons and three bearded dragons, all requiring an owner's licence, the center's owner said.

Also reported stolen were the center's entire stock of 47 blue-tongue lizards.

"These animals were used to educate children and to keep Steve Irwin's legacy alive. I feel sick over this," the center's proprietor Darren Tilley told Reuters.

He said the animals were discovered missing on Sunday morning, suggesting a late-night or early morning break in.

"We don't know how they transported all these animals. I'm very concerned, these reptiles need special care, lighting and food."Tilley said.

The center was opened days after Steve Irwin, known worldwide by his television show moniker, the Crocodile Hunter, was fatally pierced in the chest by a stingray barb while snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef on September 4 last year.

Police spokeswoman Kathy Stone said the reptiles could be sold on the black market to collectors.

"We're not sure at this stage, there are no leads," Stone said.

[Vomitore]

Man. That's pretty screwed up. How heartless are you to take from the Irwin family. After everything Steve has done?!

[jotay]

Hopefully the croc will attack their butts.

What a bunch of heartless bast*rds.

[KittyJ]

This is horrible! It makes me want to cry! It also upsets me that they dont have a camera set up, for security reasons.. This is so sad

People make me sick!

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapc...eut/index.html

SYDNEY, Australia (Reuters) -- More than 50 reptiles, including a crocodile, were stolen from an Australian animal education center established to continue the work of wildlife crusader Steve Irwin.

The haul from the Wildlife Wonderland near Melbourne, included a 60-centimeter (2 feet) freshwater crocodile, two pythons and three bearded dragons, all requiring an owner's licence, the center's owner said.

Also reported stolen were the center's entire stock of 47 blue-tongue lizards.

"These animals were used to educate children and to keep Steve Irwin's legacy alive. I feel sick over this," the center's proprietor Darren Tilley told Reuters.

He said the animals were discovered missing on Sunday morning, suggesting a late-night or early morning break in.

"We don't know how they transported all these animals. I'm very concerned, these reptiles need special care, lighting and food."Tilley said.

The center was opened days after Steve Irwin, known worldwide by his television show moniker, the Crocodile Hunter, was fatally pierced in the chest by a stingray barb while snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef on September 4 last year.

Police spokeswoman Kathy Stone said the reptiles could be sold on the black market to collectors.

"We're not sure at this stage, there are no leads," Stone said.

[Laooda]

Gurrrrr.......

[ZEKESMOM]

Thats horrible:eek: I hope they find those animals soon!

[djansen]

Some people

[8b8ll]

I don't understand our world.

[mousch]

After everything the poor family has been through, someone steals the animals that steve devoted his life to... shame on those thieves.

[juddb]

Man thats really F'd up. I hope they catch the guys and execute them....