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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Stanley Murphy-Johns

UK zoo to remain closed after fatal tiger attack

  • Yorkshire Wildlife Park said it will remain closed for the whole of Monday as investigations continue into the death of a man who was attacked by a tiger when he entered its enclosure on Saturday.
  • A man has died after being attacked by an Amur tiger when he entered an enclosure on Saturday afternoon; emergency services attended the park near Doncaster shortly after 1.30pm, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Yorkshire Wildlife Park confirmed that the tiger involved, named Altai, is safe and uninjured and will not be euthanised.
  • The attraction was evacuated following the incident, remained closed on Sunday and will also be shut on Monday.
  • South Yorkshire Police are supporting the victim's family and have urged the public not to share footage of the attack circulating online.

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