'Erratic' dancing & eerie last request: How tragic tiger attack unfolded
AN eerie final request, “erratic dancing” and a frantic rescue effort tell the terrifying story behind a horror tiger attack at a popular wildlife park.
TL;DR
- A man died after jumping into the "Land of the Tigers" enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
- Eyewitnesses reported the man was seen dancing erratically and taking photos shortly before the incident.
- A mother attempted to stop the man from jumping but was overpowered.
- Park staff used acoustic guns to scare the tiger, Altai, away.
- The man was declared dead at the scene; the tiger is reported to be safe and well.
- The park was evacuated and remained closed for investigations.