Man killed in tiger attack at wildlife park named
William Chapman has been identified as the man who died after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. The park remains closed while local authorities conduct a health and safety investigation into the incident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding human-wildlife interactions in controlled zoo environments.
Image source, Supplied Image caption, The man has been named as William Chapman
The BBC understands the man attacked by a tiger after entering its enclosure on Saturday afternoon is William Chapman.
The man entered the enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster shortly after 13:30 BST on Saturday and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to South Yorkshire Police.
An eyewitness described seeing the man wearing headphones and "pacing around" near the enclosure before he went in and was attacked. Police confirmed he was visiting the park on his own.
A force spokesperson said his family was aware and was being supported by specialist officers. The wildlife park was evacuated after the incident and remains closed as investigations into the death continue.
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