South Yorkshire Police have said the man who died after entering the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster was not accompanied by anybody. The victim, who has not been named, was pronounced dead at the scene on Saturday, October 10, after emergency services were called shortly after 1.30pm.
Victim was alone at the park
Police said the man's family have been informed. Witnesses described the victim as being autistic or having learning difficulties, but police have confirmed he was not with family or carers.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "It is not believed that the man who died at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park was being accompanied by anybody."
Park remains closed
The park remains closed for a second day following the incident. The tiger involved has been named as Altai.
