Details on Yorkshire tiger attack as updates about man mauled to death emerge
Witnesses noted the man appeared agitated before scaling the fence, wearing AirPods and carrying a phone. He performed what looked like a dance to psyche himself up before entering, and once inside, he was heard yelling "Stop!" five times as the tiger attacked.
TL;DR
- A man in his 20s died on October 10 after entering the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
- He was attacked by an Amur tiger named Altai.
- Witnesses reported the man appeared agitated, wearing AirPods, and carrying a phone before climbing the fence.
- Zoo rangers used acoustic gas shots to scare the tiger away and secure it; the tiger was unharmed.
- The park closed for the weekend for police inquiries and to support staff.
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park confirmed the tiger, Altai, will not be euthanized.