Man Dies After Entering Tiger Enclosure at Wildlife Park
A man died after being attacked by a tiger at a wildlife park in northern England.
The Brief
- Police confirmed the man died at the scene following the attack.
- The tiger remained in the enclosure and no public risk was identified.
- The park closed temporarily and is investigating the incident.
South Yorkshire Police responded to a call about a man entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster on Saturday afternoon.
Emergency services arrived shortly after 1:35pm, but the man was found dead at the scene. The exact circumstances of his entry into the enclosure remain unclear.
Authorities stated the tiger was not injured and stayed within the enclosure during the incident, with no threat to the public identified.
The park was evacuated, and police remained at the site overnight. The man’s family is being supported by specialist officers, according to a police statement.
The park confirmed it had closed following the incident and would remain closed until Sunday. It is collaborating with authorities to determine what occurred.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park, which opened in 2009, features a 0.4-hectare tiger enclosure designed for endangered Amur tigers, including a 300-metre walkway for visitor observation.
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