The world was shocked and saddened in early September when the face and icon of wildlife television was killed in a freak accident involving a stingray. It happened while Steve was snorkelling in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef where he was filming a documentary on the dangers that dwelled there.

Steve was an inspiration to a vast number of people and his daring antics combined with his genuine love of nature will ensure he is remembered as a humble yet devoted hero who has opened the eyes of most to the beautiful side of reptiles and other misunderstood creatures.

"I have no fear of losing my life - if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it" Steve Irwin