Burt, beloved crocodile from ‘Crocodile Dundee’, dies aged over 90

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Burt, the beloved crocodile known for starring in the Australian film ‘Crocodile Dundee’, died last weekend. He was estimated to be over 90 years old.

The Australian Crocodile Park, where he lived in his later years, announced his death in a post on Instagram on Sunday.

“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 said.

Burt rose to fame after appearing in Peter Fairmann’s film from 1986 “Crocodile Dundee” with Paul Hogan, who played the fearless Australian crocodile hunter, Michael J. “Crocodile” Dundee.

Krokken’s most memorable movie moment was when he attacked an American reporter, played by Linda Kozlowski, near a river bank.

The comedy was a big hit at the box office, leading to two sequels.

Its saltwater star, Burt, was captured in the 1980s in the Reynolds River before making his silver screen debut, according to Crocosaurus Cove, which credits the famous crocodile with “helping shape Australia’s image as a land of rugged natural beauty and awe-inspiring wildlife.”

“Burt’s life story is one of strength, resilience and a personality as bold as the Top End itself,” the attraction said. “Although his personality could be challenging, it was also what made him so memorable and loved by those who worked with him and the thousands who visited him over the years.”

Burt joined Crocosaurus Cove in 2008 and quickly became an ambassador for crocodile education, according to the park. Visitors from around the globe were impressed by his size and commanding presence, especially at feeding time, they said.

To honor Burt’s legacy, Crocosaurus Cove plans to install a memorial at its attraction “celebrating his extraordinary life and the stories and interactions he shared throughout his time at the park.”

“As we mourn his loss, we are reminded of the important role wildlife plays in our shared history and the importance of preserving it for future generations,” the park said.