Tiger victim posted video of animal moments before attackTom McArdleTue, October 13, 2026 at 11:20 AM UTC
The man killed by a tiger after entering its enclosure appeared to post a video of the animal moments before the attack.
The man killed by a tiger after entering its enclosure appeared to post a video of the animal moments before the attack.
The man, who has not yet been identified, can be heard breathing heavily before the short clip cuts out.
He was killed at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday, after bystanders desperately tried to stop him from climbing down into the enclosure.
The video, which was shared on Instagram, appears to be filmed from inside the tiger pen. It shows the person filming slowly approaching the big cat, which stares at him from a high wooden platform.
Onlookers can be heard in the background saying “oh my god” as he continues to walk towards the animal before the fatal incident.
Flowers were left at the entrance to the park - PA Wire/Dave Higgens
Previous footage shared on social media showed the man crying “no, no” during the fatal attack and screaming “stop” as he pointed at the animal.
The tiger could be seen approaching the man from behind and grabbing the back of his shirt near the neckline, lifting him off the ground.
Moments later, the tiger lurched towards his right shoulder as the man clenched both fists with his little fingers sticking out. Some have suggested that this could have been the sign for “bad” in Makaton, a form of communication used by people with learning disabilities.
Anthony Hunt, who was visiting with his girlfriend, Scarlett Hogan, told The Telegraph that a mother in the area with her two children had tried to pull the man back as he attempted to jump.
“He overpowered her and jumped off. She seemed really frightened,” Mr Hunt said. “We spoke to her after and she was like: ‘I tried to pull him back.’ But I guess she didn’t want to risk her own life as well.”
The wildlife park has said that the animal, a Siberian tiger named Altai, will not be euthanised.
A health and safety investigation has been launched into the incident at the wildlife park, which will be closed on Tuesday, its website said.
Visiting alone
Emergency services were contacted shortly after 1.30pm on Oct 10 when the man, who police said was visiting the park alone, entered the enclosure.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Doncaster city council, which is responsible for licensing the park, said on Monday it had started a health and safety investigation.
Dan Swaine, executive director of place at Doncaster council, said: “As the relevant licensing authority for the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, I can confirm that, in line with our statutory duties, the council has launched a health and safety investigation.
“We are also working with multiple agencies, including the police and health agencies, and are supporting the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in response to the incident.
“At this time, we won’t be commenting further on the individual or the investigation and we ask that the privacy of those involved is respected at this difficult time.”
In a previous statement on social media, the wildlife park said “many, many people” had contacted them about Altai, the Amur tiger involved in the incident, and it confirmed he was “safe and well” and will not be euthanised.
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