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Man Dies After Entering Tiger Enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
11 Oct
Summary
- A man was fatally attacked by a tiger after entering its enclosure.
- The incident occurred on Saturday at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster.
- The park was evacuated following the fatal encounter, and an investigation is underway.
A man died on Saturday after he entered the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and was attacked by a tiger. The incident happened around 1:35 p.m. near Doncaster. Emergency medical personnel were dispatched to the scene but pronounced the victim deceased. The tiger involved in the attack was not injured and stayed within its enclosure. Following the incident, the wildlife park was evacuated and remains under investigation by South Yorkshire Police. The park, which opened in 2009, features a two-acre reserve for endangered Amur tigers, known as the 'Land of the Tigers' attraction since 2011. This specialized enclosure includes a raised walkway for visitors to observe the tigers. The park is cooperating with authorities to understand how the event unfolded.
