‘Crocodile Hunter’ Steve Irwin was respected by his family 15 years after his death

Legendary TV personality and wildlife expert Steve Irwin, also known as the “crocodile hunter”, was remembered in a warm manner on Saturday on the 15th anniversary of his death.

This charismatic 44-year-old has attracted the attention of millions of people with his ambitious conservation work, strong Australian accent and often dangerous wildlife hikes.

He died when he was pierced in the heart by a stingray while filming a documentary on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 2006.His photographer Justin Lyons (Justin Lyons) was the only witness to the stingray attack, he said in a statement Interview in 2014 Although “shocking”, it is not necessarily surprising that Irving was killed by some kind of “crazy”.

“This is so shocking. Steve may always have something weird…this is always a crazy, stupid accident. It turns out that this is the case,” Lyons said. Report Fox 13.

Owen’s wife Terri and his two children Bindi and Robert survived, and they continued his conservation work. On Saturday, Bindi Irwin posted a photo of her own child on social media, writing that she had been watching her “Grandpa Crocodile” on a projector at the Steve Irwin Wildlife Sanctuary.

“When she sees him on the screen, she will light up. I sincerely hope that Dad can hug my beautiful girl. He has been dead for 15 years. I always think he is now her guardian angel, watching her my life The most special part in the movie, Grace Warrior,” Bindi Owen wrote.

The child’s middle name, Warrior, is a tribute to Steve and his “legacy as the most incredible wildlife warrior”, Bindi Irwin previously said in March.

Owen’s widow Terri also paid a touching tribute to her late husband and pointed out that his death was on the National Wildlife Day established in 2005.

“Today is a special day to commemorate Steve’s mission and message. He is determined to inspire us to be wild animal warriors and protect wild animals and wild animals. We can commemorate his legacy by remembering that every animal is precious… …. Even those with huge teeth!” she wrote Twitter.

A few days ago, Robert Owen also shared a photo of him holding a crocodile in the wild, and said that it was “an honor” to continue his father’s protection work.

“It is an honor to let Dad’s crocodile protection mission continue to move forward by learning about crocodiles in the wild. Sharing time with modern dinosaurs is a humble experience!”

Fans on social media also shared their condolences and memories of Irving on the anniversary of Irving’s death. at the same time, 60 minutes Australia Shared the crocodile hunter’s archive fragments, and expressed the message of love to Terri, Bindi and Robert.

“Today, we are discussing with Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin about the 15th anniversary of Steve Irwin’s death. The passion, passion and love of crocodile hunters for Australian wildlife continues to inspire the world today.”