A tiger died after being attacked by three lions at a zoo in southern China.

Video filmed at Yibin Wild Animal World in Sichuan Province on January 18 shows three lions surrounding a tiger laying on the ground, while zoo keepers repeatedly sounded a vehicle's horn.

The relevant department confirmed that the tiger died at night on January 18. The animals were reportedly raised in the free range area in the wildlife park the lions and tigers were separated in different enclosures.

According to Preliminary understanding, the incident was caused by the animal "crossing the boundary".

Yibin Wildlife World announced that the Siberian tiger free-range area has been suspended.

Some netizens questioned why tigers and lions were kept in the same area. However, the wildlife park staff said it is common in zoos across the country.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

1月18日，四川宜宾，有游客反映参观野生动物园时，有老虎遭三只狮子围攻撕咬。视频中，老虎被狮子咬住脖子和臀部，躺在地上难以动弹。18日晚间，动物园一名工作人员表示，确有此事，事发时现场狮子比老虎数量多，狮子突然围攻咬伤老虎，目前正在积极的救治受伤老虎。该工作人员表示，虎狮在散养区同养，在全国动物园都很常见。相关部门调查后，动物园已正常开业。