He was born and raised around crocs and grew up with a love for his work, via his parents, according to what I heard this morning on a news show, which carried footage of him defending having his kids around the critters.

We enjoyed his show, up to a point, but it did seem as though he went OTT sometimes. THAT, however, does not mean his actions should have been fatal. I will miss seeing him on Animal Planet and cannot even imagine how sad this must be for his family and friends.

LH, I am glad it wasn't a croc which got him. I think that would have been horrible for his family, plus they probably would have had to destroy the croc and that would not have been good. Was the sting ray really injured? Anyone know?

May his family receive all of the love and support they can at this time and may the world refrain from judgement and too much intrusion in what should be a private affair.

kat