Man dies after entering tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
A man died after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster.
A man entered the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster in England, and was attacked by the animal. He died at the scene.
South Yorkshire Police confirmed they were called at 13:35 and attended the incident. The tiger was uninjured and remained in the enclosure; there was no wider risk to the public.
A park spokesperson said the staff's emergency response procedures were activated immediately and they were working with authorities to establish what happened. The enclosure area was secured.
Police asked the public not to share videos of the incident circulating online. The park is closed tomorrow.
- 13:35 BST
- Time of incident
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster
- Location
- Around 500 Amur tigers left in the wild
- Tiger population
- Two acres
- Enclosure size
Why it mattersFatal wildlife incidents at public attractions are rare. They raise questions about visitor safety and enclosure design.
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