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  • Surfers pay tribute to Steve Irwin

    09/10/2006 1:27:29 PM PDT · by Kitten Festival · 53 replies · 1,365+ views
    National Nine News (Australia) ^ | 10 Sept 2006 | Staff
    Hundreds of surfers have paid a special tribute to Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin at a memorial service on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. The 44-year-old, died last Monday after he was pierced in the heart by a stingray's barb while filming a documentary off the far north Queensland coast. The self-proclaimed wildlife warrior was an enthusiastic surfer and a tribute was held on Sunday at Alexandra Headlands beach. About 250 surfers formed a huge circle off the beach to remember Irwin. Floral tributes were placed in the water. Staff from the Irwin family's Australia Zoo took part in the commemoration held during...