'Serious incident' at tiger enclosure closes Yorkshire Wildlife Park
The attraction near Doncaster says emergency response procedures were "immediately activated".
A serious incident occurred at the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, prompting emergency services to respond. The park issued a statement on its website, confirming that its emergency response protocols had been activated and that it was collaborating with authorities to determine the cause of the event. Visitors were informed that the park, located near Doncaster, would be closed at least until the weekend's end.
The Yorkshire Ambulance Service was dispatched at 13:33 BST, deploying an air ambulance, two land ambulances, and a doctor to assist. The BBC has reached out to the park and South Yorkshire Police for additional information. Park officials emphasized that the safety and well-being of visitors, employees, and animals continue to be their top priority.
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