What happened in the Yorkshire tiger attack? Police issue update on man killed in enclosure
A man named William Chapman died after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Witnesses reported that the man appeared to be in a trance-like state and ignored attempts by others to stop him before he was attacked by the tiger.
Why it matters
The incident raises questions about zoo safety protocols and the psychological state of individuals involved in high-risk public disturbances.
Witnesses have said they saw the man pose for a picture with the tiger before entering the pen
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The man who was fatally attacked by a tiger after he climbed into the animal enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday has been named as William Chapman.
Mr Chapman posted footage on his Instagram account minutes before he was killed of him approaching the tiger, called Altai, at the Zoo on Saturday.
Witnesses have said they saw the man pose for a picture with the tiger before entering the pen.
Emergency services were contacted shortly after 1.30pm when he entered the enclosure. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, South Yorkshire Police said, adding that his family were informed.
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