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Wildlife park fatal tiger attack - what we know so far

Wildlife park fatal tiger attack - what we know so far

Summary

A man died after entering the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster. The park remains closed, and the tiger involved, named Altai, will not be put down.

Key Facts

  • The incident happened on Saturday afternoon around 1:30 pm BST.
  • A man in his 20s climbed into the Amur tiger enclosure from a raised walkway.
  • The tiger, Altai, attacked the man, who died shortly afterward.
  • The park has a special area called Land of the Tigers with a raised walkway for visitors.
  • Altai is a rare Siberian tiger, around five years old, weighing between 160-190 kg (350-420 pounds).
  • The man was seen pacing and wearing headphones minutes before the attack.
  • The park was closed after the attack and has not reopened since.
  • Yorkshire Wildlife Park said the tiger is safe and will not be euthanised, and staff are receiving support.
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