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Steve Irwin 'Crocodile Hunter' killed in freak accident

Posted on September 4, 2006 by Stephan Whelan
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Australian environmentalist and television personality Steve Irwin has died during a diving accident. The 44-year-old’s chest is believed to have been pierced by the stingray barb during the filming of a new TV series. Although deadly, such attacks on humans are a rarity.

Mr Irwin was known for his television show The Crocodile Hunter and his work with native Australian wildlife.

About Stephan Whelan

Stephan is the Founder of DeeperBlue.com. His passion for the underwater world started early years with a try-dive in a hotel pool that soon formulated into a passion he pursued in all his spare time. He is a BSAC trained Dive Leader and has completed over 1,500 dives as well as enjoying Freediving (a personal best of 28m Constant Weight and a 4 minute breath-hold).

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