Wildlife park closed for third day after tiger attack

Yorkshire Wildlife Park has been shut down for a third consecutive day following a tiger attack that left a man dead. The incident occurred when the victim trespassed into the tiger's enclosure from a walkway on Saturday afternoon. Eyewitnesses reported the man pacing near the enclosure while wearing headphones before the attack.

South Yorkshire Police confirmed the man died on the spot, and his family is receiving support during this tragic time. The park's spokesperson apologized for the closure, expressing gratitude for the public's understanding. The rare Amur tiger named Altai, which remained in the enclosure, will not be euthanized. Dr. Campbell Murn, a former government zoo expert committee member and university lecturer, stated that determined individuals can breach zoo enclosures despite security measures.

He emphasized the importance of maintaining a safe distance between visitors and wild animals in modern zoos. The Born Free Foundation, an organization advocating for the phasing out of zoos, called for an urgent review of the incident, expressing concerns about the safety risks associated with public display of dangerous wild animals.