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OFFICIALS at a wildlife park in Yorkshire where a man died after a tiger attack said it will remain closed for a fourth day today (Tuesday, October 13).
A health and safety investigation was launched by City of Doncaster Council into the incident which happened at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in the town last Saturday.
Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 1.30pm and the man who entered the tiger enclosure was pronounced dead at the scene.
Dan Swaine, executive director of place at City of Doncaster Council, said: "As the relevant licensing authority for the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, I can confirm that, in line with our statutory duties, the council has launched a health and safety investigation.
"We are also working with multiple agencies, including the police and health agencies, and are supporting the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in response to the incident.
"At this time, we won’t be commenting further on the individual or the investigation and we ask that the privacy of those involved is respected at this difficult time."
The wildlife park confirmed on social media that the Amur tiger involved in the incident, named Altai, is "safe and well" and will not be euthanised.
The park’s website states it will remain closed on Tuesday.
The park has not yet announced when it will reopen to the public.