Animal Rights Group Slammed for Accusing Steve Irwin of ‘Harassing’ Stingray That Killed Him

Animal Rights Group Slammed for Accusing Steve Irwin of ‘Harassing’ Stingray That Killed Him
Steve Irwin, poses with a three foot long alligator at the San Francisco Zoo in San Francisco, Calif., on June 26, 2002. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Simon Veazey
Simon Veazey
Freelance Reporter
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An animal rights group known for its antagonistic campaigns is under fire for criticizing wildlife TV personality Steve Irvin, who was killed by a stingray 12 years ago—on what would have been his birthday.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) accused him of  “harassing” the stingray that killed him, as they lashed out at Google for commemorating his life with a “dangerous, fawning message.”

Simon Veazey
Simon Veazey
Freelance Reporter
Simon Veazey is a UK-based journalist who has reported for The Epoch Times since 2006 on various beats, from in-depth coverage of British and European politics to web-based writing on breaking news.
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