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Crocodile Hunter Conspiracy Theory

2008 Reader Submission
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Scott Ghantoot was an avid scuba diver and Crocodile Hunter fan. Scott was well known for his ramblings about how Steve Irwin died. Scott claimed that Steve Irwin was not the victim of a sting-ray attack but indeed the victim of a CIA organised assasination. In any case, Scott claimed that sting-rays were 'as harmless as a fly'. Given Scott Ganthoot's propensity for story telling his version of the Crocodile hunter's demise was not given much credence by his work colleague's.

Frustrated at the lack of support for his conspiracy theory, Scott's decided to disprove the propaganda fueled description of how the crocodile hunter incident happened. Scott decided to re-enact the faithful events which (supposedly) led to Crocodile Hunter's death. Scott chose the balmy waters in Ghantoot Bay, UAE which are infested with sting rays to stage the re-enactment.

Scott's first attempts to approach the sting rays in daylight were unsuccessful.. the sting rays were alert and Scott was unable to swim above them..which was crucial to disporve the theory. Scott decided on a night time surprise approach.. Scott employed a powerful lamp to find a sting ray by night. Like a rabbit in car headlights, the sting ray seemed disorientated and Scott seized the moment. As he swam over the sting ray, the months of sniggering and ridicule by colleagues washed away...then without warning Scott's lamp failed, the sting ray got it's bearings. Seeing Scott above him smiling from ear-to-ear the Sting ray projected his tail barb defensively up causing a severe wound to Scott's leg.

Scott of course(not having seen the sting ray stab him with the light out) immediately thought he had been shot by the CIA...as he had uncovered the Crocodile Hunter conspiracy theory. Fortunately, Scott made it to shore and alerted neighbours who brought him to hospital for 20 stitches in the wound. Scott has not been seen in work since. He is convinced the CIA are on him and is in hiding.

Come home buddy!

Submitted on 05/12/2008

Submitted by: Dan Laulama
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Chip said:
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Dan, without verification this can only be a personal account. My searches could only find stories of a horrific traffic accident in the UAE near Ghantoot (7 dead, 347 injured!) last March. If you can find a link for verification please let us know. And watch out for those CIA controlled sting rays!


Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Personal Account
I would LOVE to see some verification of this story. Of course I'm sure the CIA will never let it see the light of day... Thanks, Dan!


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