A man has been mauled by a tiger after jumping into its enclosure at a Yorkshire zoo.
Shots were fired at Yorkshire Wildlife Park as shocking footage from the scene shows the man on the ground waving his finger at the apex predator loomed over him.
An emergency incident has been declared after the park was evacuated earlier this afternoon.
Yorkshire Ambulance Service received reports of the incident Yorkshire Wildlife Park around 1.33pm before swarming the scene, joined by two land ambulances and a helicopter.
It is understood gas canisters were shot to frighten the tiger away from the man.
In a video shared online, a man in a black jumper on the ground with his arms spread out while the animal launches an attack from behind.
The animal then gnaws at the man’s back while he can be heard screaming “stop” while the apex predator continues the attack.
The park is home to two Amur tigers, one male, Altai, and one female, Tschuna.
Emergency services swarmed the scene
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The park confirmed a “serious incident” took place at the park earlier today in a statement – and confirmed the zoo would be closed tomorrow.
It reads: “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
“The safety and wellbeing of our visitors, staff and animals remain our highest priority. The park is now closed and will remain closed tomorrow.”
A Yorkshire Ambulance Service 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.
“We sent a number of resources, including two land ambulances, the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and a doctor.
“Any further enquiries should be directed to South Yorkshire Police.”
Witness, Dominic Ford, was visiting with his four-year-old niece at the time of the attack.
He recounted how he had been told to evacuate by staff who he said appeared “calm”.
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