Steve Irwin’s death is trending again due to a resurfacing debate about the existence of footage capturing his fatal stingray encounter. Despite widespread belief that such footage was destroyed, many individuals recall viewing it online in the past.
In 2006, Steve Irwin tragically passed away after being pierced in the chest by a stingray barb while filming an underwater documentary in the Great Barrier Reef. The incident was reportedly captured on camera by his cameraman, Justin Lyons, who administered CPR until paramedics arrived. However, the footage was never released to the public; Lyons and Irwin’s widow, Terri, have stated that it was destroyed out of respect for Irwin’s family and legacy .
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Despite this, many people recall having seen the video online, leading to widespread discussions and theories about its existence. Some speculate that the footage was leaked or remains hidden, while others attribute these memories to misattribution or the Mandela Effect—a phenomenon where a large group of people remember an event differently from how it occurred .
The resurgence of this debate has been fueled by recent social media posts and articles revisiting the topic, prompting renewed interest and speculation about the elusive footage.