The tiger is uninjured and remained in the enclosure following the incident, police have said
Police at Yorkshire Wildlife Park after a man was fatally attacked by a tiger after entering its enclosure(Image: Charley Atkins / SWNS)
A man has died following an attack by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. South Yorkshire Police were called to the scene at 1.35pm, following reports of a man who had entered the tiger enclosure.
The man was subsequently attacked by the tiger, sustaining serious injuries. Despite the efforts of emergency services, including an air ambulance, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The man’s family have been notified and are receiving support from specialist officers.
The tiger sustained no injuries and has remained within the enclosure following the incident. There is no wider risk to the public.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park will stay shut to visitors this weekend, reports Yorkshire Live.
In a statement, South Yorkshire Police said: “At 1.35pm today (Saturday 10 October) we received reports of a man entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. The tiger subsequently attacked the man, resulting in serious injury. Emergency services attended and sadly, despite the best efforts of medical personnel, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The man’s family is aware and is being supported by specialist officers. Our thoughts are with them at this distressing time. Regarding rumours surrounding the condition of the tiger, the animal was uninjured and remained in the enclosure following the incident and there is no wider risk to the public.
“Following the incident, Yorkshire Wildlife Park was evacuated and officers remain on scene carrying out enquiries. We are aware of videos circulating online and we would encourage people not to share this footage.”