The identity of the young man who was killed by a tiger in Yorkshire Wildlife Park Park Park Park Park Park Park Park, near the city of Doncaster, England. According to the BBC, the victim is William Chapman, who lost his life on Saturday, October 10, after entering the wildlife area.
The event took place at 1:35 p.m. when Chapman passed the protective barriers and approached a Siberian tiger called Altai, weighing about 200 pounds [200 kg].
Witnesses have shown that the young man climbed over the fence and landed in the tiger space despite warnings from visitors there.
A witness told the BBC that Chapman had seen him with headphones in his ears, constantly walking near the animal space before entering.
The images published on social networks seem to show the young man approaching the tiger as visitors tried to warn him of the danger.
According to South Yorkshire police, emergency services arrived shortly after the announcement, but Chapman was declared dead at the scene. Authorities confirmed he was visiting the park alone.
After the attack, the park was evacuated and remained closed as police and local authorities launched investigations to determine how the victim had managed to pass security measures.
Doncaster's Municipal Council has confirmed the opening of a security investigation into the park. Meanwhile, the animal protection organisation Born Free has called for an urgent review of the incident's circumstances.
What about the tiger?
The directors of Yorkshire Wildlife Park have confirmed that the Altai tiger will not be euthanaized. The animal is not injured during the incident and continues to remain in its space.
The Amur tigers, also known as Siberian tigers, are among the rarest wildlife and are considered endangered species.
Police have called on citizens not to distribute the footage of the attack, to respect the privacy of the victim's family.
Chapman's motive for entering the tiger space remains unclear.
