Crikey! I shouldn'ah done that, Matey!

Let me be the first to surmise that Steve Irwin committed unintentional suicide (?intentional - the cameras were running - what a way to go - out in a flame of glory!!) when he pulled the stingray stinger OUT of his chest.

What a dumbell move!!!!!!!!!! Even the lowest level of first aid provider knows that you NEVER REMOVE AN IMPALED OBJECT!!!!! It usually solves the problem it created and will continue to do so until removed.... either by STUPIDITY or a surgeon.

Sheesh...... I am guessing that the coroners inquest will show that the damage to the heart muscle (if, indeed, he did puncture his heart) will be from an EXIT WOUND and not an enterance wound.

I couldn't believe it when I heard that HE PULLED THE STINGER OUT!!!

DUH! WHAT DID YOU THINK WOULD HAPPEN????? Didn't this guy have ANY medical know-how? Seems kinda short-sighted given his line of work.

Dummy.