The decision comes amid online discussions over whether the tiger should be put down. The Yorkshire Wildlife Park in England has confirmed that it will not euthanise a Siberian tiger that mauled a man to death after he entered its enclosure on Saturday, October 10.
The tiger, named Altai, is safe and well, the park said, following the fatal incident that sparked concerns about the animal’s fate.
In a statement on Sunday, the wildlife park expressed its condolences to the victim’s family and thanked members of the public who had contacted it with concerns about Altai.
The park also announced that it would remain closed for the day to allow staff members, who had been deeply affected by the incident, to receive specialist support. In a statement on Sunday, the wildlife park expressed its condolences to the victim’s family and thanked members of the public who had contacted it with concerns about Altai. Despite the efforts of emergency services, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. “Many, many people have contacted us about Altai, the tiger. Visitors Describe Moments Before Incident Another visitor, who did not wish to be identified, described the evacuation as frightening and confusing in an interview with the South West News Service.
We can reassure everyone that he is safe and well and will not be euthanised as a result of this incident,” the statement read.
South Yorkshire Police said the tiger attacked the man after he entered its enclosure , leaving him seriously injured.
