Man dies after incident in tiger enclosure at Yorkshire zoo

The scene at Yorkshire Wildlife Park (Image: Charley Atkins / SWNS)

The man who jumped into a tiger’s enclosure in a Yorkshire zoo has died, police have said.

Police remain at Yorkshire Wildlife Park carrying out enquiries following the incident at early this afternoon.

They appeal to people not to share footage apparently taken at the scene which is circulating on social media and online.

The entrance to Yorkshire Wildlife Park (Image: SWNS)

The statement by South Yorkshire Police is: “At 1.35pm today (Saturday 10 October) 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."

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The statement continues: "Regarding rumours surrounding the condition of the tiger, the animal was uninjured and remained in the enclosure following the incident and there is no wider risk to the public.

Following the incident, Yorkshire Wildlife Park was evacuated and officers remain on scene carrying out enquiries.

We are aware of videos circulating online and we would encourage people not to share this footage.”