A man has died following an attack by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, according to confirmation from South Yorkshire Police.
Emergency services were dispatched at 13:35 BST after receiving reports that a man had entered the tiger enclosure at the facility located near Doncaster.
The tiger attacked the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene, police stated.
The incident remains under investigation. Further information about the circumstances surrounding how the man entered the enclosure and the identity of the victim is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park is a major visitor attraction in South Yorkshire that houses a variety of animal species. The park's safety protocols and enclosure security procedures are likely to be examined as part of the ongoing inquiry into the fatal incident.
