Stingrays killed and mutilated after Irwin death

Up to 10 stingrays have been found dead and mutilated on Australia’s eastern coast since “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin was killed by one of the animals last week, an official said today, prompting concerns of revenge attacks on the normally docile fish.

Stingrays killed and mutilated after Irwin death
Tue, 12 Sep, 2006 - 10:34

Up to 10 stingrays have been found dead and mutilated on Australia’s eastern coast since “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin was killed by one of the animals last week, an official said today, prompting concerns of revenge attacks on the normally docile fish.

The popular television star was killed last week when a stingray barb pierced his chest as he filmed a TV show off Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

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CourtsHeathrowPlace: AustraliaPlace: Australia’sPlace: Great Barrier ReefPlace: QueenslandPerson: IrwinPerson: Crocodile HunterPerson: Steve IrwinPerson: CrocodilePerson: Wayne SumptonPerson: SumptonPerson: Michael HornbyPerson: SteveOrganisation: Wildlife Warriors
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