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September 15, 2006
"Irwin fans 'in revenge attacks'
Dead stingrays with their tails cut off have been found
in Australia, sparking concern that fans of naturalist
Steve Irwin may be avenging his death." - BBC
Such blatant ignorance really saddens me. Stingrays
are usually placid. Most, I believe, prefering to avoid
the human intruders to their undersea world.
However they would, like most creatures, defend
themselves should they feel threatened.
Steve Irwin knew what he was doing and he certainly
knew the dangers. What happened to Steve Irwin is
really just a freak occurrence. Had the stingray's
spine not pierced his heart, as reported, he might
have survived. And had he survived, he wouldn't
have blamed the stingray.
Steve knew all about respect. Sure, one might be
overwhelmed by his sheer enthusiasm for wildlife
but you could tell there was always this underlying
respect.
I think it is important that we learn to respect all
creatures and treasure it's God given place in our
world. We don't own the land we tread on, we are
but mere stewards.
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