A man has been killed by a tiger after entering its enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster, northern England.
The incident occurred on Saturday, October 10, 2026, prompting an emergency response and the evacuation of visitors from the wildlife park.
According to South Yorkshire Police, officers received reports of a man entering the tiger enclosure at about 1:35 p.m. The animal subsequently attacked him, leaving him with serious injuries. Despite efforts by emergency responders, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses said the man had been seen walking around the park alone and asking visitors to take photographs of him with the tiger in the background shortly before the incident.
Some witnesses also reported that he climbed over the enclosure barriers and entered the restricted area despite attempts by a woman to stop him.
The victim’s identity had not been officially released as of the latest reports, while police said his family had been informed and was receiving support from specialist officers.
Following the incident, the wildlife park was temporarily closed as authorities began investigating the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.
In a statement, the park expressed sympathy to the victim’s family and confirmed that the tiger, named Altai, was safe and would not be euthanised following the incident.
The park also said its staff members, who were affected by the incident, would receive specialist support.
Meanwhile, South Yorkshire Police have urged members of the public not to circulate distressing footage of the incident on social media.
Authorities are continuing investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death.