Steve Irwin Dies of Stingray Wounds

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It's been announced that Steve Irwin, host of several Discovery Channel shows, has died of wounds from a stingray. Our condolences to his family and those who knew him.

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Apparently stingray venom is much more dangerous when the wound is in the core of the body.