Burt, the famous croc from “Crocodile Dundee” movie, dies in Australia
The crocodile, famous for starring in the 1986 film “Crocodile Dundee,” has died, the Australian Reptile and Aquarium attraction where it lived announced on social media.
Burt, the iconic saltwater crocodile who appeared in the hit film alongside Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski, is believed to be in his 90s.
Darwin’s Crocodile Dragon Bay said in a report Instagram post Burt passed away peacefully at the weekend, “marking the end of an incredible era”.
“Burt’s life story is one of strength, resilience and a personality as bold as the North End,” the post continued. “Burt was captured in the Reynolds River in the 1980s and became one of the most recognized crocodiles in the world, Its appearance in Crocodile Dundee helped shape Australia’s image as a land of rugged natural beauty and stunning wildlife.”
The aquarium said Burt came to Crocodile Bay in 2008 and became a “fierce and charming crocodile education ambassador.”
They said: “Bert was known for his independent character and was a committed bachelor – an attitude made clear during his early years on a crocodile farm. “His fiery temper won him over with his carers and Visitors respect him because he embodies the raw and untamed spirit of the saltwater crocodile.”
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In the film, Hogan’s character Mick Dundee travels from the Australian outback to the concrete jungle of New York after meeting an American journalist played by Kozlowski. Burt appears in a scene where Kozlowski’s character is attacked while kneeling by a creek.
Bert will be honored with a commemorative marker at Crocasourus Cove.
