Yorkshire zoo remains CLOSED as investigation continues after tiger mauled man to death

The park was expected to reopen today, but plans abruptly changed this morning

Yorkshire zoo remains CLOSED as investigation continues after tiger mauled man to death

TL;DR

  • Yorkshire Wildlife Park is closed today due to an incident involving a tiger.
  • A man died after being mauled by an Amur tiger named Altai in its enclosure.
  • The park will remain closed while investigations continue.
  • The tiger, Altai, is safe and will not be euthanized.
  • The circumstances of the man entering the enclosure are under investigation.
  • Footage of the incident is circulating online, and police have requested it not be shared.