Wildlife park confirms tiger will not be euthanised after man mauled to death
Ed Miliband, whose constituency includes the park, offers ‘deepest condolences’ to family of visitor who entered enclosure on Saturday
TL;DR
- A man entered a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and was subsequently attacked, resulting in his death.
- The tiger, named Altai, will not be euthanised following the incident.
- The park expressed its condolences to the man's family and confirmed the tiger is safe and well.
- The park temporarily closed and is providing specialist support to its staff.
- Local MP Ed Miliband offered his condolences and thanked emergency services and park staff.
- Witnesses described the man as happily enjoying his visit and taking a picture shortly before the incident.
- Police are supporting the man's family and have urged people not to share videos of the event.
- The Land of the Tigers attraction at the park is home to endangered Amur tigers.