THE family of Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin will mark the first anniversary of his death in private today.While Irwin was always larger than life, widow Terri, Bindi, 9, and brother Robert, 3, plan to remember the tragic anniversary out of the public gaze in the US. It is believed they are staying with Oregon-born Terri's family. No special events will be held at the Irwin's beloved australia Zoo, which became a makeshift shrine to the environmentalist in the days after he was killed by a stingray barb to the chest. Irwin, 44, had been filming a nature documentary on Batt Reef, near Port Douglas, when the accident occurred.
Steve Irwin Day An Australia Zoo spokeswoman said the Irwins would publicly celebrate his life on November 15, to be known as Steve Irwin Day, when fans will be encouraged to wear khaki, camp out in their backyards or visit the zoo for a number of special events. "September 4 is a day for Steve's family, friends and fans to reflect, while November 15 will be a day of celebration, just the way Steve would have liked," a statement on the zoo's website said.
No coronial inquiry
Yesterday, Queensland Coroner Michael Barnes announced a coronial inquiry would not be held. "Cairns coroner Rob Spencer, in consultation with Terri, the wife of Steve Irwin, has concluded there is no purpose to be served by the convening of inquest," Mr Barnes said. "They know all of the circumstances of the death, they've seen the film, they know how he died, there is no other reason why inquest is needed."
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