Steve Irwin was pronounced dead today after being punctured in the chest by a sting ray. The sting ray, which has a serrated spine that is filled with poison, wounded Irwin while he was approaching it in hopes to capture it on film for his newest project. Doctors said that Irwin most likely died instantly due to the damage done to his heart and not necessarily the poison from the sting ray. John Howard, the Australian prime minister, was quoted saying, "It's a huge loss to Australia. He was a wonderful character. He was a passionate enviornmentalist. He brought joy and entertainment and excitement to millions of people."
The news of Steve Irwin's death is a blow that will be felt all around the world. For years we have all learned as well as laughed with him. May he rest in peace and may we all be thankful for him being such a dedicated conservationist.
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