Local resident decries online backlash and tiger focus after fatal zoo attack

When a man entered an enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and was fatally attacked by the Amur tiger Altai, resident Angela Seivewright voiced frustration over social-media reactions that appeared to wish the victim harm and prioritized the tiger’s welfare. Seivewright, a season-ticket holder and mother of a special-needs child, laid flowers at the park’s gate and argued that the community’s response ignored the victim’s vulnerability.

She also raised doubts about the park’s safety measures for visitors with additional needs. The park stayed closed while South Yorkshire Police investigate, and local councillors Steve Cox and Nick Allen expressed sympathy for staff and urged restraint until facts emerge. Police confirmed the death and asked the public not to share graphic footage. The park assured ticket holders of rescheduling and said the tiger would not be euthanised.