(AP) — Burt, the huge crocodile that rose to fame with a cameo in the movie “Crocodile Dundee” and continued to impress visitors with his fiery temper and commanding presence, has died.
A saltwater crocodile, Burt was estimated to be more than 5 meters (16 feet) long.
Paul Hogan stars as crocodile hunter Mick Dundee in the 1986 smash movie "Crocodile Dundee."
Paramount/Everett CollectionThe 1986 movie stars Paul Hogan as the rugged crocodile hunter Mick Dundee.
The Australian aquarium where Burt had lived since 2008 features a “Cage of Death” which it says is the nation’s only crocodile dive.
Persons:
— Burt, Burt, Paul Hogan, Mick Dundee, American Sue Charlton, Linda Kozlowski
Organizations:
Paramount, Everett, Dundee
Locations:
Darwin, Australia, Reynolds, Dundee, American