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Man Killed After Entering Tiger Enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

An ongoing police inquiry, with a City of Doncaster health and safety probe, has left the park closed while staff and the victim’s family receive support.

Overview

  • A man who climbed into the Land of the Tigers enclosure was fatally attacked by an Amur tiger and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
  • Emergency services including two land ambulances, the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and on-scene medics attended and visitors were evacuated from the park.
  • Footage that appears to show the attack has circulated online and authorities have urged the public not to view or share the distressing clips.
  • Park officials confirmed the tiger, named Altai, was uninjured, will not be euthanised and that staff are being offered specialist support.
  • City of Doncaster Council has launched a health and safety investigation and South Yorkshire Police continue inquiries into the circumstances of the incident.