Devastated Zookeepers Praised as New Details Emerge on Tiger Attack
Zookeepers have been praised for their quick response after a man was attacked and killed by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park yesterday. Visitors said the keepers did "all they could" to stop the attack after the man clambered into the enclosure and was mauled by big cat Altai. He tragically passed away from his injuries on Saturday. Quick-acting staff fired gas-powered acoustic guns into the air to frighten away the endangered Amur tiger, causing it to retreat to a nearby shelter, where it was quickly secured. The tiger was unharmed.
TL;DR
- Zookeepers acted quickly to stop a fatal tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
- Staff used gas-powered acoustic guns to scare the Amur tiger, Altai, away from the man.
- The man climbed into the enclosure and was mauled, later passing away from his injuries.
- The tiger was unharmed and quickly secured.
- Eyewitnesses reported the man appeared to be enjoying himself and posing for a photo before entering the enclosure.
- The park remains closed for an investigation.
- Police have urged the public not to share distressing footage of the incident.