Malcolm Douglas died in a freak car accident at his Broome wildlife park on September 23, 2010. He sustained massive chest injuries after becoming trapped between his Toyota Landcruiser and a tree when the vehicle lurched forward as he started the engine from outside the vehicle. The police confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, and it was considered an unfortunate accident. Malcolm Douglas was 69 years old at the time of his death and was known as an adventurer, conservationist, and wildlife documentary filmmaker.
