Why did Steve Irwin get stung?

Why did Steve Irwin get stung?

While swimming in chest-deep water, Irwin approached a short-tail stingray, with an approximate span of two meters (6.5 ft), from the rear, in order to film it swimming away. He initially believed he had only a punctured lung; however, the stingray’s barb pierced his heart, causing him to bleed to death.

What were Steve Irwins last words?

Irwin’s last words were ‘I’m dying’ They managed to get Irwin back into the inflatable boat, with one crew member keeping his hand over the wound and Lyons reminding Irwin to think of his kids: “He just sort of calmly looked up at me and said, ‘I’m dying’ — and that was the last thing he said.”

Could Steve Irwin have survived?

According to the doctor, the animal enthusiast could have been saved if he had not hastily pulled the stingray barb from his chest. Speaking to RadarOnline, he said that the stingray tray effectively acted as a plug and the moment he removed it, he bled to death.

Is Steve Irwin’s wife remarried?

While all of Steve’s fans were deeply saddened by his passing, it is very safe to say that his beloved family was much more devastated. Fortunately, Steve’s family seems to be very happy now. However, Steve’s widow Terri remains single which has left some people wondering if she has been encouraged to remarry.