Burt, better known as the saltwater crocodile “Bastard” Crocodile Dundee– Died over the weekend– Long live Bert.
Besides knives, there wouldn't be Crocodile Dundee without crocodiles. And Burt appeared in the 1986 film and was reportedly the inspiration for the alligator that almost swallowed journalist Sue Charlton ( Linda Kozlowski ) without realizing it in one key scene.
Bert “passed away peacefully” at Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin. Australia at the aquarium and aquarium Write on FacebookHe is estimated to have lived well into his 90s.
Named after the late actor Burt Reynolds and weighing approximately 1,500 pounds, Burt caused some controversy in the Australian action-comedy. -American Crocodile Coming up from the murky water Just like that, Charlton went to take a dip and drink a cold drink when he (or could be said to be the pillar that claimed him) suddenly grabbed the cafeteria around her neck with his large, pointed teeth. In the nick of time, voyeur Mick Dundee (played by Paul Hogan) jumps into the frame and mercilessly kills Bert with his signature knife.
A traumatic event bonds the characters and ends in an embrace. In the arms of Dundee Charlton asked. “Is he dead?” Dundee replied. “If it weren't so I probably have a job scalping that bastard.”
Burt's on-screen behavior isn't just fiction. According to Crocosaurus Cove's post, the aquarium describes him as a “fiery,” “aggressive” and “defiant” crocodile who has become Famous “Ambassador for Crocodile Education” This website also calls him “Confirmed graduates This was an attitude he clearly displayed in his early years. At the crocodile farm”
Burt first arrived on the farm in the 1980s after being captured in the Reynolds River in Australia's Northern Territory. According to posts on social media Saltwater crocodiles are the largest reptiles alive today. East India and Southeast Asia– They are not listed as an endangered species, although National Geographic notes that The species' “reputation as a man-eater” has led to “Population pressure” is the reason why this is attributed to movies like Crocodile DundeeAs the experts have Linked to Steven Spielberg Jaws (1975) to dangerous consequences for sharks–
On Facebook, visitors to Crocosaurus Cove shared their own colorful memories of Burt and wished the powerful reptile all the best.
“Hopefully the river will be full of delicious fish. Where you are now,” one commenter said warmly. “Hopefully he was stuffed with WD and not burned,” another offered.