I hope there are snakes and crocs in heaven

Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, died yesterday after a freak accident while filming a documentary. He was impaled by a stingray through the chest. RIP.

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Dr. Chris Rangel has posted a good discussion of trauma due to stingray barbs, stingray venom, and Steve Irwin's tragic death yesterday. It's well worth a read.

I was saddened by this; although I've only watched a few episodes, the guy was really into it and passionate about what he did. Sometimes, when you watch someone who is so confident and knows what they're doing, you think they're going to be invulnerable...

This has been lingering in the back of my mind for the past few days.

But I ask myself how his children will feel about him not being there as they grow up. I know the guy WAS his job but I cant help feeling that they will feel a little cheated and more than a little upset as they grow up.