What will happen to the tiger?
Following the tragedy, Yorkshire Wildlife Park remained closed through Sunday as staff members affected by the incident were offered specialist support.
The park also addressed one of the biggest questions being raised in the aftermath: what would happen to Altai?
Officials confirmed that the tiger was unharmed and would not be euthanized because of the incident.
“We would like to thank everyone who has expressed their concern following yesterday’s tragic incident,” the park said.
“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.”
The statement continued: “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.”
Police said the man’s family had been informed and confirmed that Altai was “uninjured” and posed “no wider risk to the public.”
Yorkshire Wildlife Park first opened in 2009, with its Land of the Tigers exhibit following in 2011. The purpose-built reserve covers around two acres and is home to Amur tigers, one of the world’s rarest big cats.
The investigation into the man’s death and the circumstances surrounding how he entered the enclosure continues.
