BBC journalist Amy Garcia made a noticeable slip-up while presenting Monday evening's Look North news bulletin, prompting reactions from viewers on social media.
Reporting on the recent tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Garcia said live on air: "Welcome to Monday's programme. Tonight, the Yorkshire Wildlife Park remained closed for a third day, after a man was killed by a teenager… by a tiger, sorry!"
Viewers react to the blunder
Following the moment, one viewer shared a clip of the bulletin on X, writing: "Safe to say that this BBC North report on the tiger incident didn't exactly go to plan…"
In the comments, a second user joked: "How old is the tiger? He could be a teenager. In tiger years." A third mused: "Good thing for her nobody watches the BBC to catch her mishap."
Coming to the presenter's defence, a fourth noted: "Oh, Amy. To add: She's normally absolutely on point, a stalwart professional. She must be kicking herself."
Background to the incident
The report came days after William Chapman, described as vulnerable by police, was killed by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster on Saturday 10 October. Prior to the incident, he had been spotted climbing into the tiger enclosure and approaching a 200kg male Siberian tiger named Altai.
Emergency services were called shortly after 1:30pm, and Chapman was pronounced dead at the scene. A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: "It is not believed that the man who died at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park was being accompanied by anybody."
Park remains closed
The wildlife park, which was evacuated after the attack, remains closed, with staff receiving specialist support. It has also been announced that tiger Altai is "safe and well" and will not be euthanised.
Dan Swaine, executive director of place at City of Doncaster Council, said: "As the relevant licensing authority for the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, I can confirm that, in line with our statutory duties, the council has launched a health and safety investigation. We are also working with multiple agencies, including the police and health agencies, and are supporting the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in response to the incident. At this time, we won't be commenting further on the individual or the investigation, and we ask that the privacy of those involved is respected at this difficult time."
