Beryl Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I know this has nothing to do with France, but I used to enjoy his programmes and his passion and enthusiasm.Sadly, he has been killed by a stingray barb whilst filming off the Australian coast. His 'hands on approach' was not without its risks, but it's still a great shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Heard the same on the radio this morning. Very sad - he was so enthusiastic and full of life. Not everyone's cup of tea, but there you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 It seems he went over the top of the ray while diving off the reef and the toxic barb strike came up and hit him in the chest.....they normally swim off so just how "hands on " did he get while filming .?....very sad . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 How very very sad. It was his hands on approach that made people want to watch and show more interest in conservation. The children loved watching his shows.[:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 All true, but he was a bit of a luna wasn't he. I mean taking his baby in a cage to feed crocs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patmobile Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I always thought his deliberate and distasteful teasing of dangerous creatures, intended solely to provoke them into aggressive behaviour for the benefit of the camera, would end, one day, in tears. I think he probably expected to be injured from time to time, but calculated fame and income to be worth the risk.The fish clearly didn't realise the teasing was just for the entertainment of TV viewers.Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deimos Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 It is always a great shame when anybody dies, particularly when the circumstances are avoidable. Now that ceremonies etc. are over, I think it interesting to note reports that "Irwin" fans are now suspected to be behind a number of killings and mutilations of Stingrays in Australia. Brings home to me that much of his appeal was about "the macho life" rather than the beauty, grace and interest of the animals his programs were about. It is quite possible to get across how amazing an animal is without having to leap into its cage, bait it, show how tough you are by mauling it around, etc.Had it been Michael Jackson taking his baby into a cage with a crocodile and then baiting the crocodile would the public reaction have been positive ?(Sorry to be negative but I don't enjoy seeing animals baited, pulled, tugged pushed wrestled, etc. for human enjoyment and fun.)Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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