Man dies after entering tiger enclosure at wildlife park
Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 12 Oct, 11:30 · Archive
A man died after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster on Saturday.
A man died on Saturday after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster and being attacked by the tiger. South Yorkshire Police received reports at 1.35pm that the man had entered the enclosure. Emergency services attended, including an air ambulance, but despite their efforts the man was pronounced dead at the scene. His family were notified and provided with specialist support.
Footage circulating online appears to show the man being pawed and wrestled by the tiger within the enclosure. A further clip appears to capture the man's voice requesting that onlookers photograph him alongside the tiger moments before the attack occurred.
The tiger, named Altai, an Amur tiger, was uninjured and remained in its enclosure following the incident. There was no wider risk to public safety. In a Sunday social media statement, the wildlife park confirmed the animal is 'safe and well' and will not be put down. Staff members were described as 'deeply affected' and were provided with specialist support. The park was evacuated immediately after the incident and remained closed on Sunday and Monday.
How it is being reported
- Man in tragic tiger incident at wildlife park was observed by Retford womanYorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster will remain closed today following the tragic event on Saturday, October 10, when a man entered a tiger enclosure, and subsequently lost his life.Worksop Guardian · 12 Oct, 10:39
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park expected to reopen after fatal tiger attackThe park was evacuated and remained closed on Sunday after a man was fatally attacked by a tiger following reports he entered the enclosure on SaturdayNottinghamshire Live · 12 Oct, 07:35
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park expected to remain closed after fatal tiger attackThe park was evacuated and remained closed on Sunday after a man was fatally attacked by a tiger following reports he entered the enclosure on SaturdayNottinghamshire Live · 12 Oct, 07:35
- Man dies after being mauled by tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife ParkA man has died after being attacked by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, this afternoonNottinghamshire Live · 10 Oct, 18:40
In this story: Yorkshire Wildlife Park · South Yorkshire Police · Doncaster · Altai
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