A man has died after sustaining serious injuries when he entered a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in northern England.
South Yorkshire Police confirmed that the incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, October 10, 2026, at the wildlife attraction near Doncaster.
In a statement, the police said they received reports of a man entering the tiger enclosure at about 1:35 p.m.
Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene, but the man was pronounced dead despite efforts by medical personnel to save his life.
“Emergency services attended and sadly, despite the best efforts of medical personnel, the man was pronounced dead at the scene,” the police said.
Authorities confirmed that the tiger was not injured during the incident and remained inside the enclosure. They also assured the public that there was no ongoing risk to visitors.
Specialist police officers are reportedly supporting the deceased man’s family as investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident continue.
Meanwhile, Yorkshire Wildlife Park confirmed that a serious incident had occurred at one of its tiger enclosures, adding that its emergency response procedures were immediately activated.
The park was evacuated following the incident as staff worked alongside emergency responders and investigating authorities.
Authorities have yet to release further details about the deceased man or explain the circumstances that led to him entering the enclosure.
