Tiger attacks man who entered its enclosure at Yorkshire zoo
A tiger attacked a man who jumped into its enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster, England, according to South Yorkshire police. The man suffered serious injury, and the park was evacuated and will stay closed on Sunday.
A tiger has attacked a man who jumped into its enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, a zoo near Doncaster in northern England. Police say the attack caused serious injury. The park was evacuated after the incident and will remain closed on Sunday.
South Yorkshire police said they received reports at 1.35pm of a person entering the enclosure. Officers are trying to reach the man's family, so no further details are being released. The tiger stayed in its enclosure after the incident and, according to police, there is no wider risk to the public. Officers remain at the scene carrying out inquiries.
Statements from the park and emergency services
The park confirmed that a "serious incident" had occurred inside the enclosure. It said its emergency response procedures were activated immediately and that emergency services were attending. It is working with the authorities to establish exactly what happened, and said the safety and wellbeing of visitors, staff and animals remain its highest priority.
Videos have circulated on social media showing what appears to be a man in a black jumper sitting on the ground of the enclosure while a tiger attacks him. Police have urged people not to share the distressing footage.
The Yorkshire ambulance service said it sent a number of resources to the scene, including two ambulances, the Yorkshire air ambulance and a doctor.
The source does not identify the man, give his age or condition, or explain why he entered the enclosure. Police and park management are still establishing the circumstances.
