Investigation launched after man killed by tiger at wildlife park

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 21:31 · Archive

A man was killed after entering a tiger's enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday. Yorkshire Wildlife Park remained closed on Monday as investigations continued into the incident.

City of Doncaster Council, the licensing authority for the wildlife park, has launched a health and safety investigation in line with its statutory duties. Dan Swaine, the council's executive director of place, said the council was working with multiple agencies, including the police and health agencies, and was supporting Yorkshire Wildlife Park in response to the incident.

Swaine said: 'We are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred this weekend and our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with everyone involved, including the family and loved ones of the person who tragically lost their life, those that witnessed the incident and the staff involved at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, as well as the emergency services who provided a swift response.' The council declined to comment on the individual or further details of the investigation, asking that the privacy of those involved be respected.

How it is being reported

• Investigation launched after man's death by tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife ParkCity of Doncaster Council has launched an investigation into the death of a man by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.The Press (York) · 12 Oct, 20:49
• Investigation launched after man's death by tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife ParkCity of Doncaster Council has launched an investigation into the death of a man by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 12 Oct, 20:49

In this story: Yorkshire Wildlife Park · City of Doncaster Council · Dan Swaine

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