Man dies after entering tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

A man entered the “Land of the Tigers” enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster on Saturday and was attacked by Altai, an endangered Amur tiger. Emergency crews arrived at the scene, but the man died from his injuries. Police received reports of the incident at about 1:35 p.m., and the park was evacuated and later closed while investigators examined the circumstances.

Witnesses said the man was on a raised walkway, wearing earbuds, and was dancing and taking photos shortly before the attack. One observer recalled that he asked a stranger to photograph him with the tiger visible behind him, and video of the moment was shared online.

Officials confirmed that the tiger did not leave its habitat and was not injured. They also stated that Altai would not be euthanized.

The investigation into how the man entered the enclosure and the motives behind his actions is ongoing.