A beloved star from “Crocodile Dundee” has died.
Burt, the reptilian who appeared alongside Paul Hogan within the 1986 movie, handed away after residing for greater than 90 years.
Australian crocodile park Crocosaurus Cove, the place Burt lived in his ultimate years of life, introduced the information.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Burt, the iconic Saltwater crocodile and star of the Australian classic Crocodile Dundee,” the attraction wrote on Instagram Sunday.
“Burt passed away peacefully over the weekend, estimated to be over 90 years old, marking the end of an incredible era,” the assertion added.
Burt turned well-known from Peter Faiman’s 1986 movie that starred Hogan, 85, because the courageous Australian crocodile hunter Michael J. “Crocodile” Dundee.
The movie turned Australia’s highest-grossing film on the time of its launch. It spawned two sequels, 1988’s “Crocodile Dundee II” and 2001’s “Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles.”
Hogan reprised his position for each sequels. Nonetheless, neither film achieved the identical success that the primary movie had.
“Burt’s life story is one of strength, resilience and a personality as bold as the Top End itself,” Crocosaurus Cove stated, whereas reflecting on the late crocodile’s historical past.
“Captured in the 1980s in the Reynolds River, Burt became one of the most recognised crocodiles in the world, appearing in Crocodile Dundee and helping to shape Australia’s image as a land of rugged natural beauty and awe-inspiring wildlife,” the assertion continued.
The zoo added that Burt arrived there in 2008 and “became a fierce and fascinating ambassador for crocodile education.”
“Known for his independent nature, Burt was a confirmed bachelor — an attitude he made clear during his earlier years at a crocodile farm,” the park defined. “His fiery temperament earned him the respect of his caretakers and visitors alike, as he embodied the raw and untamed spirit of the saltwater crocodile.”
“Burt was truly one of a kind. He wasn’t just a crocodile; he was a force of nature and a reminder of the power and majesty of these incredible creatures,” Crocosaurus Cove stated. “While his personality could be challenging, it was also what made him so memorable and beloved by those who worked with him and the thousands who visited him over the years. Visitors from around the globe marvelled at his impressive size and commanding presence, especially at feeding time.”
The attraction thanked guests who got here to see Burt over time and stated that the beloved crocodile’s demise reminded them “of the vital role wildlife plays in our shared history and the importance of preserving it for future generations.”
“We plan to honour Burt’s legacy with a commemorative sign at the attraction, celebrating his extraordinary life and the stories and interactions he shared throughout his time at the park,” the assertion concluded.
