Stats I heard were that there were 3 stingray deaths in Australia in the last 100 years – and 17 worldwide. So no, this wasn't a REALLY dangerous thing – it was a weird fluke. The odds that it could hit him in a fatal place were astronomical. Apparently he pulled the barb out on camera, as if to make one of his classic "No sweat" type statements before they realized what really happened. Pretty sad. 🙁
ROB