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Man killed by tiger, endangered animal spared
11 Oct
Summary
- An endangered Amur tiger named Altai will not be euthanized.
- A man died after entering the tiger's enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
- Altai arrived in February 2025 as part of a breeding program.
An endangered Amur tiger named Altai, housed at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, will not be euthanized following a fatal incident. The zoo announced on Sunday that Altai is safe and well, addressing public concern about the animal's fate.
The tragic event occurred on Saturday afternoon when a man entered Altai's enclosure. South Yorkshire Police confirmed that the tiger attacked the man, who sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Altai, an endangered Amur tiger, arrived at the park in February 2025 from a zoo in Norway. Keepers had recently celebrated the tiger's 5th birthday. He was previously described as calm and curious and was brought to the park as part of an international breeding program to protect the species.
The park remained closed on Sunday to allow staff to manage the aftermath of the incident. The family of the deceased man has been notified and is being supported by specialist officers.
