A man dies after being attacked by a tiger at a wildlife park

Image source, PA MediaImage caption, A Siberian tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park (file photo). By Kevin ShoesmithBy Flora GraftonBBC News, YorkshirePublished25 minutes agoReading time: 3 minA man died this Saturday after being attacked by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in the UK, police said. South Yorkshire Police said they received a call at 13:35 local time (12:35 GMT) alerting them to a man who had entered the tiger enclosure at the attraction, located 280 kilometers north of London. The tiger attacked the man, who died at the scene, according to police. His family had been informed and was receiving support from officers, the statement added."We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred today. Our condolences and deepest sympathies are with the family and loved ones of the person who has lost their life," said a park spokesperson."We are working closely with the police and relevant authorities, and we ask that the privacy of those affected be respected at this difficult time. The park will remain closed tomorrow," the spokesperson added. Police reported that the tiger was unharmed, remained in its enclosure after the incident, and there was no risk to the general public. The park was evacuated and officers remained at the scene. Skip Most read and continue readingMost readEnd of Most readThe police added: "We are aware of the videos circulating on the internet and ask people not to share these images." Earlier, in a statement published on its website, the park indicated that its emergency response procedures had been "activated immediately" and that it was "working closely with the authorities to determine exactly what happened." Image source, PA MediaImage caption, Yorkshire Wildlife Park will remain closed for the rest of the weekend, its management said. Karmelle Pelham, 39, was enjoying a family day out when park staff informed them that the site was being evacuated. She said she had heard what sounded like "gunshots" and that an air ambulance had flown over the area."There was a large black tarp covering the tiger enclosure," Pelham described. The woman praised the park staff for how they handled the incident, noting that it had been "very, very well organized." Yorkshire Wildlife Park opened its doors in 2009, and its "Tiger Land" area opened in 2011. The reserve, purpose-built and spanning two acres (about 8,000 square meters), is home to Siberian tigers, an endangered subspecies of which around 500 remain in the wild. Photos of the enclosure on the park's website show an elevated walkway for visitors and a fence over the section where the tigers can roam. Additional reporting by James Kelly This article was originally written in English and we used an artificial intelligence tool to translate it. A BBC journalist reviewed the text before publication. More information on how we use AI. Download the new BBC World Service app. Choose BBC News Mundo and receive news alerts, documentaries and analysis, all in one place. Important: the new app is not available in the UK or the United States. You can also follow us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and on our WhatsApp channel. And don't forget to subscribe here to our newsletter to receive a special selection of our best content every Friday. Discover moreSkip Video and continueVideoEnd of Video