Man killed after entering tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
A man died after jumping into a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster; the tiger was unharmed and the zoo remains closed while authorities investigate.
South Yorkshire police said a man entered the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster at about 1:35 p.m. on Sunday and was attacked, sustaining fatal injuries. Emergency services, including two ambulances, a doctor and the Yorkshire air ambulance, responded, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police confirmed the tiger was not injured and remained in its enclosure, and there is no ongoing risk to the public. The zoo was evacuated and will stay closed while investigations continue. Yorkshire Wildlife Park said its emergency procedures were activated immediately and that it is cooperating with authorities to determine the circumstances of the incident.
"We are aware of videos circulating online and we would encourage people not to share this distressing footage," police added.
The man's family has been notified and is receiving specialist support.