The crocodile “Burt”, the protagonist of the hugely successful film, has died in Australia Mr. Crocodile Dundee of 1986 directed by Peter Faimanplayed by Paul Hogannow 85, as Michael J. Mick Dundee and Linda Kozlowski, and set in the Australian outback and New York. As the first film in the film series, it was followed by two sequels: Mr. Crocodile Dundee 2 of 1988 and Crocodile Dundee 3 from 2000. “Burt” is thought to have been over 90 years old.
News of his death was confirmed by staff at Darwin's Crocosaurus Cove, a reptile attraction where “Burt” had lived since 2008. In a statement posted on Instagram, the wildlife center wrote: “It is with great sadness that we announce the disappearance of Burt, the iconic saltwater crocodile and protagonist of the Australian classic Mr. Crocodile Dundee. Burt passed away peacefully over the weekend, with an estimated age of over 90, marking the end of an incredible era.”
In the film the character Michael J. Mick Dundee (Hogan) changes the Australian outback for the jungle of New York after meeting the American reporter Sue Charlton (Kozlowski), who eventually falls in love with him. The crocodile is famous in the scene where the character of Kozlowski he is attacked while kneeling near a stream.
“Burt”, captured in the 1980s in Reynolds River, Northern Territory of Australia, was described by Crocasourus Cove as an animal with a “bold” personality. “Burt was a confirmed bachelor, an attitude he made evident during his early years on a crocodile farm,” the wildlife center's statement continues. “His fiery temper earned him the respect of his keepers and visitors, as he embodied the raw, 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 reminding us of the power and majesty of these incredible creatures. While his personality could be challenging, it was also what made him so memorable and loved by those who worked with him and the thousands of people who visited him over the years. years”. The statement concludes: “Visitors from around the world have marveled at its impressive size and commanding presence, especially at feeding time.” It is not unusual for saltwater crocodiles to live past the age of 70, especially in captivity. “Burt” will be honored with a commemorative sign at the Australian attraction.
