A man has reportedly "jumped into a tiger enclosure" at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, prompting a major emergency response. The incident unfolded at around 1pm today, with an air ambulance dispatched to the scene after the man was reportedly attacked by one of the animals.
Park evacuated after 'shots fired'
Witnesses described how a black screen was erected at the site, with "shots fired" shortly before the park was evacuated. Emergency services attended the scene, and the park was closed to visitors.
Park confirms 'serious incident'
Yorkshire Wildlife Park confirmed there had been a "serious incident" at the tiger enclosure, stating that an emergency response was underway. The park will remain closed today and tomorrow.
A statement on the park's website said: "We can confirm that a serious incident has occurred today at the tiger enclosure. Our emergency response procedures were immediately activated, and emergency services are currently attending the scene. We are working closely with the authorities to ascertain exactly what happened. The safety and wellbeing of our visitors, staff and animals remain our highest priority. The park is now closed and will remain closed tomorrow."
