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Tiger attack theory at Yorkshire zoo
Animal keeper says tiger may have been playing, not attacking, after man dies at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
In brief
Animal keeper says tiger may have been playing, not attacking, after man dies at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Animal keeper Reece Oliver claims the tiger Altai was likely playing, not intending to kill, after a man entered the enclosure. Originally reported by LADbible.
Tiger attack theory
Animal keeper Reece Oliver says the tiger Altai may have been playing, not intending to kill, after a man entered the enclosure.
“If it really wanted to kill him, it would have probably killed him within 10 seconds”
Man dies at scene
A man was pronounced dead at Yorkshire Wildlife Park after entering the tiger enclosure where he asked for a picture with Altai.
Park closure
Yorkshire Wildlife Park closed from Saturday through Sunday and remains closed today as investigations continue.
Tiger safety confirmed
The park confirmed the tiger will not be euthanised and is uninjured, posing no wider risk to the public.
What to remember
Animal keeper Reece Oliver claims the tiger Altai was likely playing, not intending to kill, after a man entered the enclosure.
