Yorkshire Wildlife Park in England has issued a statement after a man died when a tiger attacked him inside its enclosure on Saturday, October 10.
South Yorkshire Police said officers received reports of a man entering the enclosure at around 1.35pm. South Yorkshire Police confirmed that the tiger survived the incident and remained inside the enclosure.
Authorities said there was no wider risk to the public. Earlier reporting noted: “Emergency services attended and sadly, despite the vest efforts of medical personnel, the man was pronounced dead at the scene,” it added. Earlier reporting noted: Police said earlier the tiger remained in the enclosure following the incident and that there was no wider risk to the public. Earlier reporting noted: The wildlife park confirmed that a “serious incident” had taken place at its tiger enclosure, triggering the closure of the attraction.
The man suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts by emergency services. “Our emergency response procedures were immediately activated, and emergency services are currently attending the scene. “Emergency services attended and sadly, despite the best efforts of medical personnel, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. “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. The incident also prompted police to appeal to the public not to circulate videos of the attack online. All visitors had been evacuated.
The park said: “We can confirm that a serious incident has occurred today at the tiger enclosure.
