Steve Irwin killed in freak accident at sea

News Type: Event — Seeded on Mon Sep 4, 2006 4:42 AM EDT

Article Source: Australian News Network

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A doctor has told of the desperate efforts to save Australian icon Steve Irwin after the Crocodile Hunter was struck in the chest by a stingray barb today.

Irwin, 44, died this morning after being fatally injured while filming a nature documentary off Queensland.

The news has shocked the nation and prompted a rush of tributes from politicians and the public alike.

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