Man killed after entering tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
A man died after entering the enclosure of a Siberian tiger named Altai at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in England, prompting the zoo to close and officials to assure the animal will not be euthanised.
A man entered the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in South Yorkshire at about 1:35 p.m. on Oct. 10 and was attacked, dying at the scene, according to South Yorkshire Police. The tiger, a Siberian named Altai, did not leave its enclosure and remains secure, park officials said.
The Wildlife Park announced on Oct. 11 that Altai will not be euthanised and that the park is temporarily closed following the incident. Authorities confirmed that the victim’s family has been notified and is receiving support from specialist officers.
Ed Miliband, British foreign secretary and MP for Doncaster North, expressed his sadness over the incident and thanked emergency services and park staff for their response. The department also noted that videos of the attack are circulating online and urged the public not to share them.