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Discovery Mourns 'Tragic Loss' of Croc Hunter »

Posted by: JimEspo 3 years, 2 months ago
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Our entire company is deeply saddened by the tragic and sudden loss of Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter. Steve was beloved by millions of fans and animal lovers around the world and was one of our planet's most passionate conservationists. He has graced our air since October 1996 and was essential in building Animal Planet into a global brand.

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  • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)KLMPNB
    KLMPNB
    Sept. 4, 2006, 7:17 p.m.

    I remember watching one of his shows a couple of years ago...he had a close shave w/a crocodile, and he said, "I can't get killed by a croc....if I do, everyone will say 'I knew a croc would get him!'"

    It is a shame that he was killed, but he brought a whole new level of wildlife awareness to the world while he was here, and he died doing something that he loved.

      • Avg rating: (+3/-0 3)heavymetal92
        heavymetal92
        Sept. 5, 2006, 2:50 a.m.

        A lot of the world would still be in the dark if Steve had not done what he enjoyed doing so much. be close to nature is a wonderful thing, but it can have it's hazards In my opinin he showed a little window into nature few people see and for that my kids and I thanks him for it GOD bless you Steve for everything you have done You have inspired me to help take better care for our planet and our Planets Wildlife I'm going back to school soon to get a degree in forestry to do my pary in helping wildlife

        • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)Skylight
          Skylight
          Sept. 5, 2006, 3:15 p.m.

          Blame game.

          What is it about us that when there is a death that is unexpected, we must find blame. Remember the girl who lost an arm from a shark attack while surfing. She continues to surf and is an inspiration. It's a dangerous sport but when it's done well, is beautiful to the observer and a rush for the athlete (I would guess, having never done it). Now she's an inspiration. No one blamed the sports channel or competition (that I heard).

          We all have desires to do something exciting that seem outrageous. We race cars at over 200 mph. We box. We cliff dive. We go to the mall. ;-)

          Steve loved crocodiles. I don't know why. But it's not for me to judge. I loved his zeal for his occupation and life. His joy was contagious. And when the sting ray pierced his heart, it was full of joy. Discovery Channel didn't kill him. It was just his time to go. I hope I'm that happy and loved by so many when it's my time to go.

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