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Wildlife park confirms tiger will not be euthanised after man mauled to death
The Guardian • • world
Key Points:
- A man entered the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster and was mauled to death by a tiger named Altai; emergency services pronounced him dead at the scene.
- The park confirmed that Altai, the tiger involved in the attack, will not be euthanised and is reported to be safe and well following the incident.
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park closed temporarily, offering specialist support to staff affected by the tragedy, while police continue to support the victim’s family and urge the public not to share circulating videos of the event.
- Local MP Ed Miliband expressed deep condolences to the victim’s family and praised the response of emergency services and park staff.
- Witnesses described the incident as frightening and confusing, noting that the man appeared to be enjoying his visit shortly before the attack occurred.
