David Williams
September 4, 2006 - 3:35PM
Television personality and environmentalist Steve Irwin has died after being
stung by a stingray while filming off north Queensland.
Known worldwide as the Crocodile Hunter, the 44-year-old was famous for his
enthusiasm for wildlife and his catchcry "Crikey!''.
The Queensland Police Service issued a statement saying Mr Irwin collapsed
after being stung at Batt Reef, Low Isles off Port Douglas about 11am. He
had been filming a documentary.
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