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FROM: http://www.cbc.ca/story/arts/nationa...e-funeral.html
FROM: http://www.cbc.ca/story/arts/nationa...e-funeral.html
Family holds private funeral for Crocodile Hunter
Last Updated Sun, 10 Sep 2006 11:12:39 EDT
CBC Arts
The family of Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin held a private funeral for him near Brisbane on Saturday and plan to bury his body at his Australia Zoo, news reports said Sunday.
Irwin, who achieved international fame as host of the television program Crocodile HunterSurfers hold on-water service
On Sunday, more than 200 local surfers on the Sunshine Coast paid tribute to Irwin by paddling offshore, making circle, casting flowers out on the water and holding a service.
Irwin's death has resulted in an outpouring of shock and mourning around the world.
Thousands are expected to continue to visit his zoo, where a mountain of flowers, cards and trademark khaki shirts have been left at the entrance.
Irwin's animal conservation charity, Wildlife Warriors, has had an immense boost of funds since his death. The charity's head, Michael Hornby, told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation that more than $800,000 had been donated since Monday.
After Crocodile Hunter was first broadcast in 1992, Irwin became a household name, known for his exuberance for wildlife and his catchword "Crikey!"
With files from the Associated Press
Last Updated Sun, 10 Sep 2006 11:12:39 EDT
CBC Arts
The family of Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin held a private funeral for him near Brisbane on Saturday and plan to bury his body at his Australia Zoo, news reports said Sunday.
Irwin, who achieved international fame as host of the television program Crocodile HunterSurfers hold on-water service
On Sunday, more than 200 local surfers on the Sunshine Coast paid tribute to Irwin by paddling offshore, making circle, casting flowers out on the water and holding a service.
Irwin's death has resulted in an outpouring of shock and mourning around the world.
Thousands are expected to continue to visit his zoo, where a mountain of flowers, cards and trademark khaki shirts have been left at the entrance.
Irwin's animal conservation charity, Wildlife Warriors, has had an immense boost of funds since his death. The charity's head, Michael Hornby, told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation that more than $800,000 had been donated since Monday.
After Crocodile Hunter was first broadcast in 1992, Irwin became a household name, known for his exuberance for wildlife and his catchword "Crikey!"
With files from the Associated Press
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