Newboy Posted September 4, 2006 Report Posted September 4, 2006 Killed by a stingray........ in his words.... criky..... All thoughts with his young family. Quote
Nipper Posted September 4, 2006 Report Posted September 4, 2006 what a shame what a guy my boys loved to watch him on tv . mark b Quote
Bob F Posted September 4, 2006 Report Posted September 4, 2006 (edited) Apparently, the documentary he was filming was nothing to do with Stingrays. He was swimming over a sandy bottom and disturbed the ray as he passed over it and lashed out with its tail as it swam away. The stinger pierced his heart. A bizare and rare accident. A great loss. BF Edited September 4, 2006 by Bob F Quote
gaffa Posted September 4, 2006 Report Posted September 4, 2006 Managed to meet him at Australia Zoo when on Holiday with the family a couple of years ago. Instantly likeable guy. Had time for everyone and loved his work. What you saw was basically what you got less the "over-the-top" showmanship. Still a bit stunned with the news. Feel So Sorry for his family Quote
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