I have just seen on big pond news that Malcolm Douglas has been killed in a car accident on his Broome property.

He will be missed a great deal, I always really enjoyed his documentaries.

Oh no, haven't seen that. What a tragedy. Loved his docos.

Loved his shows, what a  lose to the country.

a great australian icon...  He had done some much for our outback and the animals that live out there ..... very sad he will be dearly missed

-- Edited by lilly on Thursday 23rd of September 2010 06:29:48 PM

Australia's original 'crocodile hunter', environmentalist and wildlife documentary maker Malcolm Douglas has been killed in a car crash in Western Australia's Kimberley. He died after he lost control of the car he was driving and hit a tree on the premises of his Wilderness Park, 16 kilometres north of Broome. Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash. The Wilderness Park has been closed until further notice. Mr Douglas was a great promoter of the Kimberley and had developed two parks near Broome. The Crocodile Park, close to Cable Beach, was set up in 1983 as a research centre and contained crocodiles that had been caught and relocated to the park, for causing disturbance to outback communities. Mr Douglas created his Wilderness Park on 30 hectares and operated it as an animal refuge with cassowaries, dingoes, kangaroos, birds and hundreds of crocodiles. He started making wildlife films to showcase his passion for the environment and conservation in 1964. He was 69 years old.....

malcom douglas was due to put in an apperance here in adelaide next month at the 4wd show on at the show grounds,,, i was saddend when i heard the news of his passing, guess it just goes to show that we are all mortal no matter who we are... REST IN PEACE. Mr Douglas.............

Makes one realise that you have to live life NOW.  You never know when your time is up.
Commiserations to Malcolms' Family and Friends.

He will be very much missed.

Sheba.

yup that was a shock to the system thats for sure used to love that guys programs he sure did a lot on wa when on tv especially the kimbereys he will be missed thats for sure.

Prime tv is running a special show of his on wednesday, 9.30pm.

I saw the show too............what an adventurer he was.........the man loved his bluehealers too...

The show was great. That little dog will miss him heaps.

Bummer, Missed the show. wasn't in the TV guide so forgot it was advertised earlier. Hope they show it again. Love his docos.

Saw one on the weekend....ch7 two I think

Yep, watched it. A couple of nights ago.