The park was evacuated and shots were reportedly fired after the incident on Saturday afternoon. The man’s condition has not been confirmed.
A man has been mauled by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster after reportedly jumping into its enclosure. Yorkshire Ambulance Service said it was called to the park at 1.33pm on Saturday 10 October. The park was evacuated and an emergency incident was declared. It is understood that gas canisters were fired to frighten the animal away from the man. Footage of the attack has been shared online.
Emergency response
Yorkshire Ambulance Service said it sent a number of resources, including two land ambulances, Yorkshire Air Ambulance and a doctor. A spokesman said: “I can confirm we were called at 13.33pm on Saturday October 10 2026 to an incident at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster.” He added that any further enquiries should be directed to South Yorkshire Police.
The man’s condition has not been confirmed, and no verified update on his injuries was available.
What the footage shows
In a video shared online, a man in a black jumper is seen on the ground with his arms spread out while the tiger attacks him from behind. The animal then bites at his back, and the man can be heard screaming “stop” as the attack continues.
Questions over the shots
Conflicting accounts are circulating about the shots fired. Some suggest gas canisters were used to scare the tiger away, while others claim the animal was shot. There is no confirmed information about exactly what was fired, or whether the tiger was injured or killed. These claims should be treated as unverified.
The park’s statement
Yorkshire Wildlife Park confirmed that a “serious incident” had taken place earlier in the day. In a statement, it said: “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.”
It added: “The safety and wellbeing of our visitors, staff and animals remain our highest priority. The park is now closed and will remain closed tomorrow.”
The park is home to two Amur tigers, a male called Altai and a female called Tschuna. The source does not say which animal was involved. Amur tigers are a large subspecies native to the Russian Far East and parts of northeast Asia.
Witness account
Dominic Ford, who was visiting the park with his four-year-old niece at the time, said staff told him to evacuate. He said they appeared “calm”.
