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Paul Hogan, here in the film “Crocodile Dundee”, at the cinema in 1986.
CINEMA – A life synonymous with “ strength and resilience ”, accompanied by a personality “ bold “. This is how the aquarium Australian Crocosaurus Cove paid tribute this Monday, December 23 to one of their flagship specimens: the crocodile Burt, legendary star of the film Crocodile Dundee released in 1986 movie theater.
“ It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Burt, the iconic saltwater crocodile and star of the Australian classic Crocodile Dundee, we read in the caption of a series of photos on the park’s Instagram account. Burt passed away peacefully this weekend, at the estimated age of 90, marking the end of an incredible era. »
Captured in the 1980s, Burt became one of the most famous crocodiles when he appeared in the film starring Paul Hogan as a crocodile hunter. It would have, according to the Crocosaurus Cove, helped to shape “ natural and harsh beauty » of Australian wildlife.
Peter Faiman’s feature film tells the story of a certain Michael J., an adventurer nicknamed Crocodile Dundee whose life consists of roaming the Australian bush in search of lizards, snakes and crocodiles. One fine day, a journalist decides to go meet him to dedicate an article to him.
Burt entered Crocosaurus Cove in 2008 to become one of its ambassadors. fierce and fascinating », Continues the establishment on Instagram. “ His fiery temperament earned him the respect of his keepers and visitors alike, as he embodied the raw, untamed spirit of the saltwater crocodile », we learn. A commemorative sign must be installed to honor his memory.
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