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Man fatally attacked by tiger at UK wildlife park told animal to 'stop being naughty'
The park said staff were deeply affected and the tiger, Altai, would not be euthanised as police and council investigators reviewed the incident.
- On Saturday, October 10, 2026, a man died after entering the Land of the Tigers enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and was fatally mauled by Altai, a 5-year-old Amur tiger; emergency services pronounced him dead at the scene.
- Witnesses reported the man appeared 'in a trance,' dancing and asking for photos before climbing a 1-meter barrier, with a woman unsuccessfully attempting to stop him moments before the attack.
- Management confirmed that Altai is 'safe and well' and will not be euthanized following the incident, while staff members are receiving specialist support as investigations continue.
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park remained closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, as investigations continued into the fatal breach, and the City of Doncaster Council launched a health and safety investigation.
- South Yorkshire Police urged the public not to share distressing footage of the incident circulating online while investigators examine how the visitor bypassed security barriers to enter the enclosure.
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Man died after entering the Altai Tiger compound at Yorkshire Wildlife Park Zoo in England; expert explained what could happen in attack.
At the request of the family, the victim will not be named said South Yorkshire police
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