Police issue major update after man mauled to death by tiger at UK wildlife park
Police have issued an update after a man was killed by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. South Yorkshire Police said the unnamed victim was not believed to have been accompanied by anybody when he jumped into the big cat's enclosure on Saturday. A spokesman said on Monday: "It is not believed that the man who died at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park was being accompanied by anybody." City of Doncaster Council has also said it had launched a health and safety investigation into the man's death.
TL;DR
- A man was killed by a tiger after entering its enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
- South Yorkshire Police confirmed the victim was not believed to be accompanied.
- City of Doncaster Council has launched a health and safety investigation into the death.
- The tiger involved, Altai, is safe and will not be euthanized.
- Park staff are receiving specialist support after being deeply affected by the incident.
- Videos circulating online appear to show the man asking to be photographed with the tiger.