Tiger Attack Kills Man at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

A man died Saturday after a tiger attacked him inside an enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster, northern England. South Yorkshire Police said the man had entered the tiger enclosure and suffered fatal injuries before emergency crews arrived.

The incident happened at the park's Tiger Land attraction, where visitors view Siberian tigers from a 300-meter elevated walkway. The park was evacuated and remained closed for the rest of the weekend, according to police and park officials.

"The tiger then attacked the man, which caused serious injuries," said South Yorkshire Police.

Police said emergency services responded to the scene after receiving reports at about 1:30 p.m. that a man had entered the enclosure. The tiger stayed inside the enclosure after the incident, and authorities said there was no wider risk to visitors.

"Emergency services attended and, unfortunately, despite significant efforts by medical staff, the man was pronounced dead at the scene," said South Yorkshire Police.

The Yorkshire Wildlife Park confirmed that a serious incident occurred in the tiger enclosure. The Yorkshire ambulance service sent two road ambulances and an air ambulance team to the location, according to reports from the outlets.

"The tiger remained in the enclosure after the incident and there is no wider risk to the public," said South Yorkshire Police.

The Tiger Land area includes woodland, grassland and a pool with a waterfall for Siberian tigers. Conservation groups estimate that about 500 Siberian tigers remain in the wild, making the subspecies endangered.