Burt, the famous saltwater crocodile who starred in the 1986 film Crocodile Dundee, has died at the age of 90. He passed away at Crocosaurus Cove wildlife park in Darwin, Australia, where he had resided for the past 16 years.
The enormous saltwater crocodile called Burt that actor Paul Hogan used to help propel his movie to smash-hit status died at a Darwin wildlife park during the weekend, News.com. The beast was estimated to be over 90 years of age, measured more than 15-feet long and weighed about 1500 pounds. After appearing in the 1986 film, he spent the past 16 years at Crocosaurus Cove in the Northern Territory.
the wildlife centre wrote: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Burt, the iconic saltwater crocodile and star of the Australian classic Crocodile Dundee.”In the film, character Mick Dundee (Hogan) swaps the Australian outback for the jungle of New York after meeting American reporter Sue Charlton (Kozlowski), who eventually falls in love with him. The croc is famously seen in the scene where Kozlowski’s character is attacked as she kneels next to a creek. Burt, who was captured in the 1980s in the Northern Territory’s Reynolds River, was described by Crocasourus Cove as having a “bold” personality. “Burt was a confirmed bachelor – an attitude he made clear during his earlier years at a crocodile farm,” the centre’s statement continued. “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. “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.” The statement concluded: “Visitors from around the globe marvelled at his impressive size and commanding presence, especially at feeding time.” Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski in a scene from the film ‘Crocodile Dundee’, 1986. (Photo by Paramount/Getty Images)
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