Wildlife park reopens after man killed by tiger
Yorkshire Wildlife Park has reopened following the death of a 24-year-old man who was mauled by a tiger. An inquest into the incident is ongoing, and the park has confirmed that the tiger involved will not be euthanized.
Why it matters
The incident raises questions about workplace safety in zoos and the management of dangerous animals in public attractions.
Image source, Press Association Image caption, Yorkshire Wildlife Park has reopened to visitors
Yorkshire Wildlife Park has reopened for the first time since a man was killed by a tiger in an enclosure.
William Chapman, 24, was mauled to death at the park near Doncaster on Saturday. The public were evacuated after the incident with the attraction closed since then.
An inquest that opened into Chapman's death on Thursday heard of his history of mental illness and a diagnosis of schizophrenia. His family expressed concerns about his contact with mental health services leading up to his death.
City of Doncaster Council, which is responsible for licensing the park, is carrying out a health and safety investigation and said it would share the outcome with the coroner, the inquest was told.
On Thursday, Yorkshire Wildlife Park confirmed it would reopen on Friday following "engagement with the relevant authorities".
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