Man Enters Tiger Enclosure At Zoo, Gets Mauled To Death
A man climbed into a tiger enclosure at an English wildlife park over the weekend and was killed by the animal inside.
South Yorkshire Police said officers received reports at 1:35 p.m. Saturday that a man had entered the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster. The tiger attacked and left him with serious injuries, and he died at the scene despite attempts to save him, according to the police.
The victim has not been identified. Police said his family had been informed and were being helped by specially trained officers.
Yorkshire Ambulance Service sent two land ambulances, an air ambulance and a doctor to the park, ITV News reported.
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The tiger came through the attack unharmed and stayed inside its pen, police said, adding that the public was never at risk. The park was cleared after the incident. (Read more from “Man Enters Tiger Enclosure At Zoo, Gets Mauled To Death” HERE)
