Man dies after entering tiger habitat at British zoo

Man dies after entering tiger habitat at British zoo. James Powel USA TODAY.

Key points

• The park opened in 2009 and the tiger exhibit, named Land of the Tigers, opened in 2011, according to The Guardian.
• South Yorkshire Police remarked in an official note that the unnamed man entered the enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park at concerning 1: 35 p.m.
• A man who entered a tiger enclosure at a zoo in England on Oct.
• "Many, many people have contacted us about Altai, the tiger, " the statement reads.
• The tiger did not escape the enclosure and is not a threat to the public, the statement reads.

Meanwhile, a man who entered a tiger enclosure at a zoo in England on Oct. 10 has died, local authorities confirmed.

South Yorkshire Police remarked in an official note that the unnamed man entered the enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park at concerning 1: 35 p.m. Local time. He was subsequently attacked and pronounced dead at the scene.

For context, the tiger did not escape the enclosure and is not a threat to the public, the statement reads. The Wildlife Park remarked in an Oct. 11 statement that the tiger, named Altai, will not be euthanized and that the park is closed after the incident.

"Many, many people have contacted us about Altai, the tiger, " the statement reads. "We can reassure everyone that he is safe and well and will not be euthanised (sic) as a result of this incident."

According to authorities, the man's family is aware of the attack and are "being supported by specialist officers."

Ed Miliband, British foreign secretary and MP for Doncaster North which includes Yorkshire Wildlife Park, remarked in an official note posted to Facebook that he was "deeply saddened to hear of the incident" and "very grateful to the emergency services and staff of the park who responded."

For context, the department remarked it is "aware" of videos of the incident circulating online and asked the public not to share them.

Meanwhile, the park opened in 2009 and the tiger exhibit, named Land of the Tigers, opened in 2011, according to The Guardian. The exhibit is a purpose-built 2-acre reserve for Amur tigers, additionally known as Siberian tigers, an endangered subspecies. It includes a 300-meter raised walkway for visitors to observe the animals, according to its website. Share your feedback to support improve our site!

Taken together, the developments around man dies after entering tiger habitat at British zoo point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.