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A man has died after being attacked by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park Resort.
The incident took place on Saturday (October 10) after the man entered the tiger enclosure.
South Yorkshire Police (SYP) confirmed the man was seriously injured in the attack and died at the scene despite the efforts of emergency responders.
A SYP spokesperson said: "At 1.35pm today (Saturday, October 10) we received reports of a man entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
"The tiger subsequently attacked the man, resulting in serious injury.
"Emergency services attended and sadly, despite the best efforts of medical personnel, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
"The man's family is aware and is being supported by specialist officers.
"Our thoughts are with them at this distressing time."
Police have confirmed the tiger was unharmed and remains in its enclosure.
There is no wider risk to the public.
Officers remain at the scene and continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park to remain closed following tiger attack
Yorkshire Wildlife Park was evacuated and closed following the tiger attack, and will remain shut on Sunday (October 11).
A statement from Yorkshire Wildlife Park said: "We can confirm that a serious incident has occurred today at the tiger enclosure.
"Our emergency response procedures were immediately activated, and emergency services are currently attending the scene.
"We are working closely with the authorities to ascertain exactly what happened.
"The park is now closed and will remain closed tomorrow."
— Yorkshire Wildlife Park 🦁 (@YorkshireWP) October 10, 2026
Yorkshire Wildlife Park opened in 2009, while the 'Land of the Tigers' enclosure was introduced in 2011.
It houses endangered Amur tigers in a purpose-built two-acre reserve.
Only around 500 Amur tigers are estimated to remain in the wild.
Visitors are typically kept at a distance from the animals through a high walkway and fencing.
The park is known for its conservation efforts and educational programmes focused on endangered species.