Tragedy at the zoo. The man jumped into the tiger enclosure

Yorkshire Police received information about the incident at 1.35pm local time on Saturday. The report showed that an unauthorized person had entered the tiger enclosure. The big cat attacked the man in response.

An ambulance arrived at the scene and helped the man, but his injuries were so severe that he could not be saved. The man's family was informed about the death of a relative and received appropriate psychological support.

The tiger did not suffer any injuries. He does not pose a threat to society, the police emphasized.

The zoo was evacuated and did not open on Sunday. The facility's authorities issued a statement regarding the tragedy.

"We are deeply saddened by today's tragic event. Our thoughts and sincere condolences go to the family and loved ones of the person who lost their life. We are working closely with the police and relevant authorities and ask that the privacy of those affected by this tragedy be respected at this extremely difficult time," it said.

"Land of Tigers" since 2011

Yorkshire Wildlife Park began operating in 2009, and one of its main attractions - "Tiger Land" - opened in 2011. It has an area of ​​about 0.8 hectares - reports AP. It is home to the endangered Amur tigers, also known as Siberian tigers. According to the park on its website, there is a 300-meter-long elevated footbridge in the enclosure, from which visitors can watch big cats roaming forests and meadows and playing in the pool by the waterfall.