Man Dies After Entering Tiger Enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
A man died on Saturday after entering the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in northern England and being attacked by a tiger, according to South Yorkshire Police. Emergency medical personnel were called to the park near Doncaster at about 1.35pm, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the tiger was not injured and stayed inside the enclosure throughout the incident. The wildlife park was evacuated following the attack, and officers remained at the scene on Saturday night as they investigated. No further details about the man's identity or how he entered the enclosure have been released.
Key facts
- A man died on Saturday after entering the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in northern England.
- The attack occurred at about 1.35pm, according to South Yorkshire Police.
- Emergency medical personnel responded but the victim died at the scene.
- The tiger was not injured and remained inside the enclosure during the incident.
- The wildlife park was evacuated after the attack.
- Officers remained at the scene Saturday night as they investigated.
- The park is located near the city of Doncaster.
- South Yorkshire Police released a statement about the incident.
Entities
Institutions
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park
- South Yorkshire Police
Locations
- Doncaster
- United Kingdom
- England