Man seriously injured after entering tiger enclosure at UK wildlife park, police say: news
10-10-2026
Man Seriously Injured After Entering Tiger Enclosure at UK Wildlife Park
A man sustained serious injuries after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in northern England. Emergency services were called to the wildlife park near Doncaster around 1:35 p.m. following reports that a visitor had entered the reserve.
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Paramedics, police, and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance were deployed immediately to the scene. The wildlife park activated its critical emergency response protocols, evacuated visitors, and temporarily closed the site to allow emergency teams and medical personnel to manage the incident safely.
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South Yorkshire Police confirmed that the tiger remained secure inside the enclosure throughout the event, with no ongoing danger or risk to the wider public. Officials also stated that the animal involved was uninjured.
The Washington Post+ 1Ongoing Investigation
The enclosure involved is part of the park’s “Land of the Tigers,” a dedicated reserve for Amur tigers. Park management announced that they are working closely with local police and investigating authorities to establish the exact sequence of events leading up to the incident.
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