Steve Irwin's Cameraman Recounts The Crocodile Hunter's Final Moments

In this interview segment, Justin Lyons, the longtime cameraman for Steve Irwin, reflects on the events surrounding the death of the world-renowned conservationist and television personality. The footage features Lyons sharing his firsthand account of the incident, providing insight into the final moments of the man known globally as The Crocodile Hunter. The discussion serves as a somber reflection on Irwin's legacy and the tragic circumstances that led to his passing while filming in the field.

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aisha_khanNewcomerSep 27, 2026

Not in my fuckn heart. He fooled Americans. But anyone who lived in qld knows he was not as good as the media said he was. Not as bad as PETA. But he was no king to you or the environment.

liam.smithNewcomerSep 27, 2026

He used his toddler in his crocodile stunt. I'm not surprised he got stung by Mr Ray. What an idiot.

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dlamini.siphoNewcomerSep 27, 2026

He may be physically dead, but mentally he's still alive in all of us! Thank you Steve for being who you were.

the_hugoNewcomerSep 27, 2026

Australian here, I never really saw the appeal. He's just a guy. But seems to have this messiah status

camillebernard10NewcomerSep 27, 2026

Seems like he got to comfortable around dangerous animals and paid the ultimate price for it. Should have known better not to swim up on it from behind and over the top of it. loved watching him back in the day and still hurts he is no longer with us.

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mei52NewcomerSep 27, 2026

I was in basic training when Drill Sergeant broke the news to us. Took off his hat - a big thing for drill sergeants - and told usnall Steve died filming. Put the hat back on, and then promptly smoked us to take our minds off of it and of course because it was basic training.

karim_7xNewcomerSep 27, 2026

Steve Irwin died a horrible death and I think it was worse than what was described here. He had the fortitude to approach any and every animal and accepted that something may go wrong. An adventure through and through until the very end

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ploychai66NewcomerSep 27, 2026

He died doing what he loved.

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oleksandr76NewcomerSep 27, 2026

He's still in our hearts.

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kowalski.janNewcomerSep 27, 2026

20!!?? It’s been 20 years!!??