In a rebroadcast of archival reporting, crew members who worked alongside Australian conservationist Steve Irwin reflect on his career and recount the circumstances surrounding his death in September 2006. While filming off the coast of Port Douglas on the Great Barrier Reef, Irwin was struck in the chest by a stingray’s tail barb. Cameraman Justin Lyons, the sole eyewitness to the encounter, detailed the unexpected attack, the crew’s emergency resuscitation efforts aboard their vessel, and Irwin’s final moments before medical personnel confirmed his passing.
- The segment is a rebroadcast of older interview footage and reporting detailing the final expedition of wildlife expert Steve Irwin.
- Irwin was filming for the documentary project Ocean’s Deadliest at Batt Reef when he approached a large bull ray in shallow water.
- Cameraman Justin Lyons stated that the stingray delivered numerous rapid strikes with its barb, inflicting severe trauma directly to Irwin’s chest.
- The crew quickly pulled Irwin into their inflatable boat and performed continuous CPR while navigating toward emergency medical assistance.
- Despite resuscitation efforts by the crew and arriving paramedics, Irwin succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
- Colleagues and production crew shared reflections on Irwin’s approach to wildlife conservation and his international legacy.
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“I think he may have been undiagnosed ADHD.”
😂 ya think!?
45:52; truer words were never spoken 💔
From America but the highlight of my life was caravanning around Australia for 5 years and visiting the Australia Zoo 3 times.
Peter Brock died the same week
I don’t think I ever remember Steve saying that he didn’t like to sleep. I didn’t even know that I didn’t know that.
The original crocodile dundie ❤
Be sure when you are in Australia to visit the Australia Zoo ( 1638 Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah, QLD 4519, Australia Region: Sunshine Coast, Queensland). You can feel the love they have for the animals. I visited the zoo not long after Steve died and I marveled at the love and enthusiasm they showed for Steve.
Yeah, I didn’t know that’s what cricky meant
I didn’t know he used to wear disguises
Watching from California and this is such a beautiful tribute, I still miss watching him and his love for all things living large and small ❤
That was a fast jump over the fence
Well, I didn’t know that crocodiles think your feet look like chicken with socks on
I don’t remember them talking bad about him being a bad father by doing that
Just beautiful that the family has continued his work of conservation ❤
ALWAYS loved watching him!!
What a love and zest for life in nature!!
Terri and the kids greatly honor him by continuing his work.
I miss him. Remember where I waa when I heard…love that his family continues his passion for education and conservation
I wish I lived on the timeline where he was still alive…
20 years and this still brings me to tears. What a loss 😢 His family have done amazing things though
When when he died, I would I always thought it was gonna be a shark or a gator that got him
So he shouldn’t have swam over top of the stingray. I don’t know why he would’ve done that for just for a shot you should’ve went from the front of him.
So sad for baby Robert! We were all robbed, but his kids were especially. Robert doesn’t even have a memory of him.😢
He died just after my mum. She would have been heartbroken.
Thank you for the DoC, love this man from bottom of my heart, I used fo watch amimal planet back in the day just for this guy.
This man inspired me to see wildlife as the beauty that it is when I was so young. He was a huge part of my childhood, and I see nature for it's true beauty thanks to this man. He will forever be missed 💔
Miss you every day Steve. I hope I'm making you proud working at a zoo and going to college for wildlife ecology. Thanks for inspiring me and so many others.
Growing up with Steve on the TV was a great gift. Good on ya for honoring him with this video. It was hard to get through <3
Thank goodness Terri took the trip to Australia. Otherwise we might not be lucky enough to have known him and their wonderful children ❤
As soon as i started watching, something got in my eye. It's all watery. Legend!
I was at work when news about Steve Irwin’s death came on the tv. We were all in disbelief and talking about it for days.
20 years 😢
He reminds me so much of my dad who is in heaven too. Always will be a legend to us Aussies and everyone around the world 🌎 ❤
I remember being a kid and would love to sit down and watch his shows when they came on. The day he died I cried as if I knew him personally. I wish he was still here with us.
Love this, cannot believe its been 20 years I miss him profoundly. ❤
Can't wait to meet u Brother in the New Kingdom. It says we will all have things to do in the new kingdom, since animals r my life, i would be so honored if the Lord made u my boss so u could teach further. But for now sleep peacefully Steve. Cya soon. ❤❤❤
We all miss him 😢 ❤
I didn't know Steve Died in 2006, i thought it was many years earlier. I was 3 when he passed, i later turned 4 that year 2 months later.
He will forever remain in her hearts rest in peace Steve still missing you😢😢😢😢
I remember where I was and what I was doing when I heard the news, he’s an absolute Australian legend!
C r i k e y !🐊
The Crocodile Hunter premiered soon after my first wife and I separated and eventually divorced. I was in a deep state of depression during that time and the only thing that took my mind off of my life falling apart was watching The Crocodile Hunter. It was the only joy I felt during those years. RIP, Steve. You will never be forgotten.
He’s a type of person who has this charisma that everybody loves just like Selena to this day You have not forgot neither of them…❤❤❤ rest in piece Steve never forgotten😢😢😢😢
Rest in peace Steve, your legacy will live on forever, all aussies know you and love you forever ❤️
I’m so glad he believed in God home in heaven now God bless! Rediscover God your creation!
Great Docu of Steve's live. Always sad driving past his Zoo and know that he has passed.
My family and I LOVED STEVE !! RIP 🙏 🥺 .
One of the Best humans to have walked our planet! Now Robert is walking in his Pops footsteps supported by Terri & Bindy!!
I was on MySpace chatting with a friend and heard the news thru the TV. The only celebrity death that left me stunned.
Steve you were the most fearless man I’ve known. Such a tragic & sad way you died. I loved watching g your shows.
Hearing his son speak after hearing his father speak. You know, within a couple seconds of each other, he sounds so much like his dad. It's kind of cool!!
COOL!!!!!!!!