Tiger safe after fatal attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 13:19 · Archive
A man died after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday and was attacked by the animal.
A man died on Saturday after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and being attacked by the animal. South Yorkshire Police received reports at 1.35pm that the man had entered the enclosure. The tiger subsequently attacked him, causing serious injury. Emergency services attended but he was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park closed on Sunday following the incident to allow staff who witnessed the attack to receive specialist support. The park issued a statement expressing sympathies to the man's family and thanking the public for their concern.
The park confirmed that Altai, the tiger involved in the attack, is safe and well. It said the animal will not be euthanised as a result of the incident, following public concern about the tiger's fate.
How it is being reported
- Tiger involved in fatal UK Wildlife Park attack 'safe' and will not be euthanisedThe tiger involved in the fatal attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday (October 10) is safe and will not be euthanised, the park has confirmed.Malvern Gazette · 11 Oct, 13:08
- Tiger involved in fatal UK Wildlife Park attack 'safe' and will not be euthanisedThe tiger involved in the fatal attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday (October 10) is safe and will not be euthanised, the park has confirmed.Worcester News · 11 Oct, 13:08
In this story: Yorkshire Wildlife Park · South Yorkshire Police · Altai
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