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Man fatally mauled by tiger prayed, bowed down to big cat inside UK wildlife enclosure after stranger tried to pull him back
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- A man was mauled to death by a Siberian tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park after jumping into the enclosure, with witnesses reporting he was praying and bowing to the animal before the attack.
- Witnesses described the man as acting erratically, including dancing earlier in the day and appearing to take selfies inside the tiger's enclosure.
- A mother tried to physically stop the man from entering the enclosure, but he overpowered her and leapt in, reportedly saying something religious.
- Video footage shows the tiger attacking the man, who was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene by police.
- The park activated emergency procedures, closed for the weekend, and is cooperating with authorities to investigate the incident while prioritizing safety.
