Steve Irwin 'spoke through psychic'

Friday, January 11 2008, 10:48 GMT

By Beth Hilton

Steve Irwin's widow has claimed that he spoke to her through celebrity medium John Edward.

The crocodile hunter and conservationist died in September 2006 after being struck in the chest by a stingray while diving on the Great Barrier Reef.

His widow Terri and father Bob believe that the psychic contacted Irwin after flying to Australia to conduct a seance.

Bob said: "There's no doubt that Steve was with us. There was a definite Steve energy that's unmistakable."

Terri added: "John doesn't have all the answers but he gives beautiful glimpses that loved ones we've lost are doing well.

"I know Steve's gone but in some way he's still here. I feel him. I sense him. That's very nice and comforting."

She banned the couple's children Bindi, nine, and four-year-old Robert, from attending the seance in case they were "traumatised".

Edward, who rose to fame with TV show Crossing Over, later addressed a 4500-strong crowd at Irwin's Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast. However, Irwin did not make himself known at the event.

Terri told the audience: "If any of you are wondering why Steve didn't come through, it's because, look around you, he's everywhere."