Irwin's widow thanks zoo staff in tearful address

The widow of “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin thanked staff at his wildlife park today, in her first comments on his death, as she considered whether to accept the offer of a state funeral or hold a more private ceremony.

Terri Irwin spoke over the internal public address system at Australia Zoo, the crocodile farm and animal preserve that was the global television personality’s home base in south-eastern Queensland state, thanking staff for their support, spokesman Michael Hornby said.