Low Isles (Island Week)
Monday, 4th September 2006 by James Turnbull
Island Week is technically over, but we had to squeeze one more post in after loyal reader woowoowoo alerted us to Low Isles, off Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia.
The Low Isles comprise of Low Island to the West and Woody Island (The one with all the trees to the East). This is a Marine National park Zone and is surrounded by 55 acres of reef - perfect for snorkelling and scuba diving.
Unfortunately, it was diving around these reefs that Australia's famous Crocodile hunter, Steve Irwin was recently killed. The man famous for dicing with death around crocodiles met his match with a Stingray, who stung him with a fatal blow to the heart.
Irwin leaves behind a wife and two young children and our deepest sympathy goes out to them.
BBC News Article and Wikipedia links for Steve Irwin and Low Island.
Thanks: woowoowoo
crikey I’m gonna miss that guy
WOW… I’m not too surprised it COULD happen, but man… It could have been worse, he could have been killed by something less… cool. He will be missed.
I kind of hoped that Steve really was invincible. He was a good man, and I for one think this is a sad day.
Here’s to ya Steve.
Gaaaa! Steve, we hardly knew ya. I’d just like you to know that every time we mocked your accent it was all in good fun. l feel so bad for the family and friends of the deceased. Here’s to the lord of the crocs!
It just seems like such a weird way to die. But I guess one that leads an eccentric life usually dies in an eccentric way.
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Steve you will be missed dearly. When i awoke to hear of your untimely death I was so shocked, I was like no way its not true. You will be missed dearly and I hope your wife, daughter, and son will be ok. WE LOVE YOU MATE! YOU WILL BE MISSED!’
Well we all miss him heaps