According to reports by the BBC and CNN, on October 10, British police confirmed that a man died after being attacked by tigers at a wildlife park in Yorkshire.
British police say a man entered the tiger enclosure at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park. CNN reports with pictures.
According to information provided by the police in South Yorkshire, England, on October 10th, at 1:35 PM, a report was received indicating that a man entered the tiger's area within a wildlife park located in the suburbs of Doncaster. Subsequently, the man was attacked by tigers.
"Emergency services personnel have arrived, but unfortunately, despite the efforts of medical staff, this man was declared dead on the spot," said the local police.
Local police added that their families have been notified, and officials are providing assistance to them.
Local police also stated that the tiger was unharmed and remained in the park after the incident, posing no broader threat to the public.
After the incident, York Wildlife Park was closed that day and will remain closed until the 11th.
According to the introduction, York Wildlife Park opened in 2009, and the tiger habitat was made accessible to the public in 2011. This specially constructed 2-acre (approximately 8093.7 square meters) sanctuary is home to Siberian tigers. Photos on the park’s official website show that there are elevated walkways available for visitors, with fences installed above the tiger habitat.
