Man seriously injured in tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
A man was seriously injured after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, leading to the park's evacuation and closure. Authorities are investigating the incident, and the park has confirmed that emergency procedures were successfully implemented.
Why it matters
The incident highlights safety protocols at wildlife attractions and the risks associated with human-animal interactions.
Image source, Lee Boyes/500px (via Getty) Image caption, Yorkshire Wildlife Park is closed for the remainder of the weekend, say management (stock image)
A man has been seriously injured after being attacked by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, police have said.
South Yorkshire Police said it was called at 13:35 BST to reports of a man entering the tiger enclosure at the attraction near Doncaster.
In a statement posted on its website, the park said its emergency response procedures had been "immediately activated" and it was "working closely with the authorities to ascertain exactly what happened".
The park will remain closed for the remainder of the weekend, it added.
The force has confirmed the tiger "attacked the man and this has resulted in serious injury".
Officers were attempting to contact his family, it said.
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