South Yorkshire Police have confirmed that the tiger involved in a fatal incident at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday afternoon was uninjured and remained in its enclosure. The statement follows speculation online about the animal's condition after witnesses reported hearing shots when a man entered the enclosure.
Police statement on the tiger
In a statement, South Yorkshire Police said: "Regarding rumours surrounding the condition of the tiger, the animal was uninjured and remained in the enclosure following the incident and there is no wider risk to the public."
Incident details
The man died after entering the tiger enclosure at the wildlife park on Saturday afternoon. The park is home to two tigers, Altai and Tschuna, though it has not been confirmed which animal was involved in the incident.
More details are expected to follow as the investigation continues.
