[DonDavis]

Originally posted by Fishcop
It might be a little hard to explain to you guys over there in the US, but it is extremely hard to become a "hero" over here - where a pretty hard lot to impress. Steve Irwin is one of the few universally liked non-sports heroes we have. We'll take the loss hard.

I was thinking that earlier today. He was huge everywhere and for a good thing. I'm sure the folks 'down under' are having a tough time. You are in my thoughts and prayers!

Lots of folks predicted he would go at the hands of a croc or snake and others claimed he would "get his" at the hand of some kind of wildlife but I'm guessing few guessed it would be a freak accident like this.