Monday, September 04, 2006

Sad News

Steve Irwin, better known as the Crocodile Hunter and one of the world's greatest animal lovers and conservationists, died today in an accident while filming poisonous sting rays. According to the cameraman, he inadvertently swam too near a stingray buried under the sand and it reacted defensively, stabbing his chest with its barbed tail.

As an animal lover - all animals, not just the cute ones - I have always had a tremendous respect for him and his efforts, and was devastated at the news. The world of wildlife conservation will sorely miss him.

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