William Chapman, 23, died on Saturday, October 10, after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster, England. He was attacked by Altai, a five-year-old Siberian tiger, and pronounced dead at the scene by South Yorkshire Police.
Emergency services were called after reports that a man had descended from an elevated walkway into the animal's restricted area. Witnesses indicated visitors were moved away during the attack. The park confirmed the tiger was unharmed and will not be euthanized.
Chapman's family released a statement noting he had been dealing with "significant mental illness" for several years. The incident is under investigation by Doncaster Council, with an inquest scheduled.
