Just thinking today, it's close to 5 years and I still miss this guy!

Shortypo · 1 year

5 years went by fast.

Smurrf30 · 1 year

When I visited Australia in 2006, I got to visit this man's zoo. It was an amazing experience and I got to see him as he was riding around on his dirtbike with his toddler son in his lap with a helmet. He stopped to say hi to us as we were getting on the trolly that goes around the zoo and cracked some jokes: I play wheelchair basketball and we were all in chairs. He asked us if the crocs got our legs. He's a good man. Never thought someone could be so 100% driven for animals.

I have a pic of him on the dirtbike somewhere. I'll see if I can find it. http://imgur.com/WFTCV

And here is me playing: I'm on the right http://i.imgur.com/KcZjg.jpg

EdgarVerona · 1 year

My wife and I got married the day Steve Irwin died. We found out while we were on our way to the hotel that night. She was so upset I got no sex.

That's right. Steve Irwin cockblocked me on my wedding night postmortem.

ajw827 · 1 year

The first time I saw this guy, I was like 'He's really close to that crocodile. He better be careful." Five seconds later, he jumped on that fucking crocodile and started wrestling it. I couldn't believe it. Been a fan ever since.

shitloadofbooks · 1 year

the reason the stingray hit his heart was because it was such a huge target - illosion (youtube comment)

CottonStorm · 1 year

I never really understood why we should be proud to have him until I saw him on Enough Rope. Incredibly passionate man.

candrie · 1 year

RIP You Magnificent Bastard.

ziiip · 1 year

This is probably the celebrity death that most effected my emotions. I LOVED the Crocodile hunter. Dressed like him for Halloween and everything. Used to watch his show all the time, even his sub-par movie. Sad to see him gone.

flea_17 · 1 year

From Wiki:

In the weeks following Irwin's death, at least ten stingrays were found dead and mutilated, with their tails cut off, on the beaches of Queensland, prompting speculation that they had been killed by fans of Irwin as an act of revenge. Michael Hornby, a friend of the late naturalist and executive director of Irwin's Wildlife Warrior fund, condemned any revenge killings. "We just want to make it very clear that we will not accept and not stand for anyone who's taken a form of retribution. That's the last thing Steve would want," he said.

Prockzed · 1 year

Damn man... why'd you have to remind me? This just made me have a serious sad...

indgosky · 1 year

Hah, I looked at the thumbnail for this, and thought he was holding an AK.

wilhel1002 · 1 year

Man, what an awesome guy he was.

Edentide · 1 year

I live 15 minutes away from Australia Zoo and I don't think I'll ever forget the day he died. The whole community just stopped. Stores closed, the streets were deserted and people were upset all over the place with complete strangers comforting each other. A friend and I visited the zoo the next day before work (this was at around 6am) and thousands of people had already stopped by and placed flowers around the front of the zoo. It was really heartbreaking.

eremite00 · 1 year

5 years already? I still can't believe he's gone; he was so larger than life.

HostisHumaniGeneris · 1 year

I recall a story from his biography.

Steve was generally a very peaceful man, but there was an incident once when he was having dinner at a bar with his wife. He could hear several men talking about the alligators that they had recently poached and in particular they were laughing about a baby alligator that they had chained up so they could poke out its eyes with a stick.

Steve was not a large or imposing man, but he rose up out of his chair and was so infuriated with the group of men that they were terrified and left the bar.

aMANescape · 1 year

Still... maximum respect!!!

J-L-S · 1 year

He died like he lived - with animals in his heart

Warbieful · 1 year

I remember coming downstairs in the morning to see the news on T.V. that Steve had died, I was mortified, I fucking loved crocodile hunter diaries too. But at least he died doing what he loved, not many people could say that.

bumanchu · 1 year

Love me some croc hunter...

iBeenie · 1 year

2006-07 was a bad time for me. Steve Irwin, Marcel Marceau, Pavarotti, Vonnegut (<3 <3 <3), Albert Ellis... I'm sure I'm forgetting some.

MaeBeWeird · 1 year

He died on my birthday. Made for a really crappy birthday, my mom was too upset about her favorite celebrity dying to remember her daughter...

martinis00 · 1 year

They are supposed to be building THIS on the Las Vegas Strip!

http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/story/2010/04/03/steve-irwin-dream-lives/

Steve Irwin's Australia Las Vegas (located 5 minutes south on the Las Vegas Strip)

Escape to Australia with exhilarating shows and Australian wildlife like nowhere else in the country. Go behind-the-scenes and experience the extraordinary life of ‘The Crocodile Hunter’ and have extreme up-close experiences with some of Australia’s most amazing animals, including saltwater crocodiles, kangaroos, koalas, and sharks.

Adults $65 to $85 Children $45 to $55 Nevada residents receive a 20% discount off regular ticket prices

Escape to Australia with exhilarating shows and Australian wildlife like nowhere else in the country. Go behind-the-scenes and experience the extraordinary life of ‘The Crocodile Hunter’ and have extreme up-close experiences with some of Australia’s most amazing animals, including saltwater crocodiles, kangaroos, koalas, and sharks.

Escape to Australia during the thrilling headline Show in the Crocoseum, a stunning indoor climate controlled theatre.

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Excite the senses and be inspired through Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime stories and performances.

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Be moved by the breathtaking landscapes of Australia and experience first-hand changing of the seasons – from the hot, dry desert to the “big wet” within seconds.

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A spectacular light and sound show will fill the Crocoseum theatre as a monsoonal thunderstorm rolls in, followed by cooling rain and flash flooding.

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A raging waterfall will flood the dry cracked earth in front of you, just as the crocs begin to swim out towards the audience.
Then experience the true-blue Aussie show “Steve Irwin’s Australia” where you will join snakes, free-flight birds and the world famous croc show live in the Crocoseum.

Goldin · 1 year

I saw another interview (apologies for not knowing the source) where he talks about his solemn duty and passion is to protect animals and educate people. Edit: I guess he's said that quite a few times but when I heard it, it was quite poignant.

When you think about it, there are really are very few people like this in the world today who are courageous enough to say and do this. Most seem interested in selfish endeavours.

Only the good die young, unfortunately.

keyedbear · 1 year

just gonna leave this here. Around 3 minutes in he talks about the croc hunter

0xdeadc0d3 · 1 year

5 years??????

Unionite · 1 year

My heart burns with love for him.

nooks · 1 year

As a kid I went to the zoo that he and his american wife ran, years before he became famous. None of his schtick on TV was an act. The rest of us should be so lucky to be as passionate and fun-filled as he was.

Tetchy · 1 year

Related!

It looks angry. I'm gonna poke it with a stick!

Olpainless · 1 year

Upvotes for all! (except itishewho).

[deleted] · 1 year

That Boat that his consciousness was transferred into is really old and slow...

I mean I'd wanna get transferred into a boat with some guns.

or not even a boat for that matter, maybe another human body for example.

[deleted] · 1 year

Absolute legend.

uberpwnage · 1 year

That was a very fast 5 years.. wow.

mrboris · 1 year

Relevant - I'm a scuba diver in the midwest. My dive instructor was the only human being ever saved by Steve Irwin. I often help out at the dive shop and he'll show the video footage from the rescue after everyone gets certified and tell the story. He was interviewed later about Steve Irwin when he passed away.

Via Wikipedia

j-olson · 1 year

my email address is still crocwrangler

Nickotine · 1 year

The topic of Steve Erwin always jabs at my heart

EwokSlayer · 1 year

Man, i'm always gonna miss the hell out of this guy. He did so much for wildlife preservation.

Drag00nfire123 · 1 year

You know, I never actually gave a damn about this dude, but now I look at him in this picture after all these years, and realize that he was actually a great man. A very passionate person who loved what he did, had a loving family, and had more fun doing what he loved than I ever will sitting in front of this computer. I actually miss him.

[deleted] · 1 year

I kinda work with the guy who took steve out and was with him when he got stung.

It was bound to happen one day, he was a bit of an idiot and a dare devil.

Cannondale1986 · 1 year

There's something you to be said about dying while you're at the top of your game.

coppersink · 1 year

I too miss that crocodile. He was one of a kind.

smakka · 1 year

Steve Irwin was a dead set legend. He was one of the most passionate, caring and all round awesome people to walk this planet in recent history. He made me proud to be Aussie, and has left a legacy in this country (if not the world) for environmental conservation. Also, he wrestled massive crocodiles with his bare fucking hands

velvetreligion · 1 year

ah crikey me heart.

bsmntdwllr · 1 year

Back in the day, I had a skit on our high school's news program heavily based on this guy. I ran around our school fighting ninjas with my dumpster-diving wife. At the peak of its fame at the school, he died. We decided to put it to rest in his honor.

rainonplant · 1 year

Crikey! What a beauty! Hehe... it's not the same.

Lolishampoo · 1 year

I think Steve's death was the one who most affected me in the past 20 years. This guy was plain awesome. I do miss him still.

He was a great example of living your life to the fullest and enjoying the beauty of nature.

DJPAUZE · 1 year

Probably the best show host ever to grace tv. I was deeply saddened when I had heard about his loss. None of the guys on tv currently, can pull off what Steve did. Miss you buddy!

DJPAUZE · 1 year

Probably the best show host ever to grace tv. I was deeply saddened when I had heard about his loss. None of the guys on tv currently, can pull off what Steve did. Miss you buddy!

hiddenlakes · 1 year

Really can't believe it's been 5 years already. I remember I was playing WoW when I heard the news, and my guild and I had a party for Steve in the Stormwind Park.

(neeeeeeerdssss)

Usakar · 1 year

I don't.

seewhatididthar · 1 year

i couldnt stand how his daughter used his death to promote herself. she was like a young female version of justin bieber

B1Gpimpin · 1 year

He lived how he died, with animals in his heart.

alexgough12 · 1 year

http://i.imgur.com/JClxz.jpg i made this of my dad a couple months ago. I still like steves though

satyre · 1 year

I keep hoping that I will run into a rogue Alligator and use the techniques I learned watching him to capture it. Alas, living on the west coast has yet to offer an opportunity.

whatevernevermind · 1 year

I was talking about him today.

Samsy · 1 year

Read somewhere once that the producers never let him see himself on camera lest he become self-conscious and change his ways

o88o · 1 year

44 is a ripe old age for a crocodile hunter

gungywamp · 1 year

I found out about his death while playing frisbee on my front lawn with some friends because one of them decided to share the information. It was my birthday.

Milieunairess · 1 year

Me too

crapcrapcrapcrap · 1 year

Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuure you do.

NLightNdOnE · 1 year

Does anyone think the footage of his death will ever see the light of day?

GexGecko · 1 year

Anybody know where I can find some episodes?

thessalee · 1 year

anyone else suddenly struck by the desire to lasso a croc?

[deleted] · 1 year

i cried for days and the only way to get my frustration out was killing all of the stingrays in the world to avenge steve irwin. because that's what steve irwin would've wanted!!!

Tiffehx3 · 1 year

What a coincidence! My SO and I went to a costume party just this past weekend and he went as the Crocodile Hunter complete with an inflatable crocodile! Definitely got some laughs out of people.

mickeyknoxnbk · 1 year

Pretty sure he's got his finger up that croc's cloaca. RIP Steve!

SelfishWarrior · 1 year

Me, too.

24hourdelivery · 1 year

The stingray probably doesn't miss him.

Ottershaw · 1 year

I cried when he died.

dnickarz · 1 year

I've been on the ship with his name on it. We do good work with it.

robtwood · 1 year

He died on my 24th birthday. I was (and am) a HUGE fan of his. It totally ruined my birthday.

Fucking stingray.

animesekaielric · 1 year

5 years?!?! Crickey...

AstroCloud · 1 year

Chills when i saw this pick haha, he was a childhood hero for me

Inancarbonrod · 1 year

His kids watch his television show on a daily basis to remind them of their father.

Jukepot · 1 year

I used to watch his show all the time... makes me sad to think about his early death! Thanks for posting

treelaxation · 1 year

I actually cried when I heard that he died. Watching him on t.v. was part of my daily routine as a kid

ShinyNewNickel · 1 year

He was a man who knew how to genuinely enjoy life. Need more people like him in the world.

oogaboogacaveman · 1 year

I've heard some people say it was a lame way to die, to which I say "yes, getting pierced through the heart with a 5-inch poisoned bone spear is lame"

captainsham · 1 year

Too soon...

h00dwink · 1 year

Awesome guy, I miss him a lot.

I_Downvote_Memorials · 1 year

ಠ_ಠ

Projectile_Muffin · 1 year

The thumbnail fooled me. I thought he was holding an AK-47 :(

TruthBypass · 1 year

This man, was my childhood hero. I watched The Crocodile Hunter religiously as a child. Everyday I would get home, rush through my homework, and tune to discovery channel to watch him, I would even miss dinner if it meant I got to watch his show. To me, he was invincible, like a real life super hero who could do anything.

Even though I was 13 when he died, I was still devastated. To this day I always remember how much I adored him. He's still my favorite super hero =D

mongster2 · 1 year

That's not an AK-47, and that's not the trigger.

jlisle · 1 year

i'm wearing my crocodile hunter tshirt RIGHT NOW. i found it in my dresser last week and was so totally pumped. can't believe i forgot about it

mjc1027 · 1 year

his show was just simply...amazing, and as a person he always acted with dignity with a sharp sense of humor, so sorely missed, I loved his show.

Strifeee · 1 year

Miss you Steve

Wiccan_Chicken · 1 year

I remember when I was little I used to say I was going to marry Steve XD I was infuriated when I found out he had a wife and hated her for a little while. This man was my idol, I wish I had a crocodile hunter shirt.. I watched his show for years, cried when Sui (his dog) had to be put down, rejoiced when Bindi, then later little Bob were born. I learned so much from animals from this man... I miss ya Steve, you left behind big shoes to fill.

slothinator · 1 year

R.I.P. Sweet Prince.

moe2395 · 1 year

i just felt kinda weird inside looking at this picture frrriiiiiig i miss him

[deleted] · 1 year

Wow 5 years already? :O

jalepenocheddar · 1 year

5 YEARS!?!

Still seems like last season...

one of earths saddest days

brightshinies · 1 year

he was the Chuck Norris of the animal kingdom. a true warrior for spreading appreciation for the natural world. my heart broke the day he died.

RobbyTheSheef · 1 year

The thumbnail looked like a lesbian holding an assault rifle. I was so confused.

[deleted] · 1 year

This man made me who i am today. Thank you Steve...

slurpme · 1 year

It was quite amusing to see his kids nearly get Rhino'd the other day...

LouDog22 · 1 year

"Check out my new Crocodile Gun!!!"

The_Horny_Goat · 1 year

Last time I felt this old was the ten year anniversary edition of toy story....

Nuffi · 1 year

He died on my birthday, feels bad man.

KaiserSushi · 1 year

upvote for the Steve Irwin Zoo (Australia Zoo)

DeliriumWartner · 1 year

He was friendly and informational!

27723773 · 1 year

Thought it was somebody playing a guitar in the thumbnail...

daninjapan · 1 year

And just 4 days later Peter Brock bought the farm. Sad times...

Bear_Porn · 1 year

I wrote and performed a death metal ssong about the croc hunter in front of my entire high school

dre4den · 1 year

I saw a repeat the other night.. He was the best..

polar_fawkes · 1 year

Wow. I was interviewed in an LA British pub by Aussie news when this happened(not sure why). I ended up narrating "Don't cuss, don't cuss," but 2 sentences in I go "It's a fuckin tragedy is what it is."

S3v3n7 · 1 year

He died as he lived - getting up too close and too personal with dangerous wildlife in front of the camera.

Mucak · 1 year

Man, i grew up watching his shows, shed a tear the day I heard the news. :/ Why'd you have to remind me?

AnthAttack · 1 year

I still remember exactly where i was when i heard he died.

mtheory007 · 1 year

Miss too.

arcticwolf91 · 1 year

Thanks, now I feel old. =/

girraween · 1 year

I still remember going to the memorial at Australia Zoo like it was yesterday.

[deleted] · 1 year

I know a tiny crocodile with an index finger upp his ass who doesn't.

Noice618 · 1 year

The only time I have ever felt genuinely sad for a passing of a celebrity. R.I.P. Steve!

NicksDirtySlut · 1 year

Wow, I can't believe it's been 5 years! Steve Irwin was and still is my idol... watching him throughout my childhood inspired me to pursue the Wildlife Biology degree that I am in school for today, and I hope I am able to make a difference some day.

Splitlimes · 1 year

He was one baddass motherfucker. Todays outdoor tv show presenters use long poles and what not to catch snakes he just grabbed them. He wrestled crocodiles. WHAT A BEAST.

WilliamTM · 1 year

This thread is making me want to cry. I really miss him. He had the best goddamn TV show ever and loved what he did. RIP. :(

peroximidiot · 1 year

You should watch some Steve Backshall. There's no replacement for Irwin but this guy sates my hunger for passionate naturalists. I saw him get bitten by a croc on kids tv the other day.

teachmesomething · 1 year

I recently went to his zoo (Australia Zoo) - it's about 45 mins from my house.

Inuendo · 1 year

Oh kriky, better jam my finger up it's but, now it's really pissed

rawlyn · 1 year

I miss him too. Who's the blonde dude holding him?

mmmoonsugary · 1 year

I personally don't feel bad for him. I feel bad for his family though, and often wonder what the hell he was thinking putting himself in dangerous situations with two kids at home.

ohhyou · 1 year

So sad.. and Brocky wasn't too long after either :(

it was a very dark period for me.

Borthwick · 1 year

I wrote my college application essay on Steve Irwin last year. Got into every school I sent it to, and now I'm majoring in environmental science. Childhood hero.

explodeowl · 1 year

Reddit upvote this to the top, Steve Irwin was one of the coolest guys to ever live.

Derporelli · 1 year

I woke up on September 4th, 2006 extremely excited since it was my 18th birthday. Turned on the TV for about 20 seconds before I headed to school, and my day was already ruined. Steve Irwin definitely gave me a better appreciation for nature and I thank him for that. Now I'm gunna go jam my thumb in that croc's butthole.

[deleted] · 1 year

I miss that man so much. Almost all Animal related media has gone to shit since he died...

CUNTRY · 1 year

Yah I don't really miss him..... and I actually hate Bindy.

ptothefourth · 1 year

here is some karma

wantonballbag · 1 year

God rest his soul.

killing_it · 1 year

way to make me upset all over again! JEEZEE.. rip Steve :(

FrankRocky · 1 year

Here, Steve Irwin can be seen with a crocodile "Sticking [his] thumb right up this croc's butt, that should really piss 'im off"

AdrianoA · 1 year

It's been 5 years since animals have stopped being frequently molested by a madman.

turael · 1 year

You don't miss that guy. You are after cheap karma. He was a guy who occasionally showed up on your TV - you didn't even know him.

goonerredandwhite · 1 year

he was our national treasure

Alexxandros · 1 year

he's holding a fucking gator. Corse he was gonna die at some point.

[deleted] · 1 year

Who is it?

wackymayor · 1 year

They had to pull the Official Steve Irwin sunscreen off the market the next day... the testing for protecting users from harmful rays went terribly awry.

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