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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Stanley Murphy-Johns

UK wildlife park to remain closed after man killed by tiger

  • Yorkshire Wildlife Park will remain closed on Sunday after a man was killed in a tiger attack on Saturday afternoon.
  • Emergency services attended the park near Doncaster at 1.35pm after the man entered the enclosure and was set upon by the animal.
  • The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and his family has been informed and is receiving support from specialist officers.
  • South Yorkshire Police confirmed the tiger was uninjured and remained in its enclosure, adding there was no wider risk to the public.
  • Authorities are aware of video footage of the incident circulating online and have requested that people refrain from sharing it.

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Yorkshire tiger latest: Man dies after being attacked by big cat in wildlife park enclosure

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