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Bindi and Robert Irwin say goodbye to ‘beautiful family member’

Bindi and Robert Irwin have bid farewell to a “beautiful family member” in a series of touching Insta pics.

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Bindi and Robert Irwin have taken to social media to farewell a beloved Australia Zoo family member.

The unnamed pet echidna had been a part of the family since before either Irwin sibling was born.

“Saying goodbye to our beautiful family member of 38 years. The sweetest, kindest, most wonderful echidna you ever did meet. Rest In Peace, angel,” Bindi wrote.

The Irwins pay tribute to a beloved family member. Instagram
The Irwins pay tribute to a beloved family member. Instagram

Photos posted to Instagram overnight show the wildlife warriors posing with the echidna.

Robert Irwin shared his sister’s post with a heartbroken emoji.

The Irwins pay tribute to a beloved family member. Instagram
The Irwins pay tribute to a beloved family member. Instagram

One of the photos show the siblings with Irwin matriarch Terri, while others show Bindi and her daughter, Grace, petting their thorny friend.

Bindi and husband Chandler Powell are also seen cozying up with the beloved “family member.”

The Irwins pay tribute to a beloved family member. Instagram
The Irwins pay tribute to a beloved family member. Instagram
The Irwins pay tribute to a beloved family member. Instagram
The Irwins pay tribute to a beloved family member. Instagram

Originally published as Bindi and Robert Irwin say goodbye to ‘beautiful family member’

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