Everything we know so far about the incident including Monday update
Emergency services were contacted shortly after 1.30pm on Saturday when a man entered the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
He was pronounced dead at the scene, South Yorkshire Police said, adding his family have been informed.
Here is everything we know on Monday so far.
Was the park evacuated?
The park was evacuated soon after the incident and it was later announced that the attraction would remain closed on Sunday.
What did police say on Saturday?
A police spokesperson said on Saturday: “At 1.35pm, we received reports of a man entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
“The tiger subsequently attacked the man, resulting in serious injury.
“Emergency services attended and sadly, despite the best efforts of medical personnel, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The man’s family is aware and is being supported by specialist officers. Our thoughts are with them at this distressing time.
“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.”
What is the update on Altai the tiger?
In a statement on social media on Sunday, the wildlife park said “many, many people” had contact them about Altai, the Amur tiger involved in the incident, and it confirmed he is well.
It added that members of park staff were “deeply affected” by the incident and are receiving specialist support.
What about the videos online?
Videos circulating online appear to show a man being pawed at and grappled by Altai in the tiger enclosure at the park, near Doncaster.
Another appears to have the voice of the as yet unidentified man asking people to take a photo of him with the tiger, before the incident took place.
South Yorkshire Police said it is aware of the footage of the attack online and asked people not to share it.
What did Yorkshire Wildlife Park say?
The statement from Yorkshire Wildlife Park read: “We would like to thank everyone who has expressed their concern following yesterday’s tragic incident.
“Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies remain with the family and loved ones of the man who sadly lost his life.
“The park will be closed today while the staff team who were deeply affected by events receive specialist support.
“Many, many people have contacted us about Altai, the tiger. We can reassure everyone that he is safe and well and will not be euthanised as a result of this incident.”
Will the park reopen on Monday?
Yorkshire Wildlife Park said it will remain closed for the whole of Monday as investigations continue into the death of a man who was attacked by a tiger when he entered its enclosure on Saturday.