Yorkshire Wildlife Park reopens after man mauled by tiger
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 17:15 · Archive
Yorkshire Wildlife Park will reopen after William Chapman was fatally injured by tiger Altai last Saturday.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park will reopen to the public on Friday after a fatal attack last Saturday. William Chapman entered the enclosure of Amur tiger Altai and was fatally injured. His provisional cause of death was 'multiple traumatic injuries', according to a coroner's hearing.
Chapman, a self-employed online trader and former child actor, filmed his final moments as he approached the pen. Video posted on social media showed him being grabbed and bitten by Altai.
The park said it had engaged with relevant authorities before reopening. It stated that 'the safety and wellbeing of our visitors, staff team and animals remain our highest priority' and extended 'thoughts and heartfelt sympathies' to Chapman's family, friends and loved ones. The park confirmed that Altai, an endangered Siberian tiger, is 'safe' and will not be euthanised.
How it is being reported
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park issues huge reopening update after man mauled to death by tigerYorkshire Wildlife Park has issued a new statement.Daily Express · 15 Oct, 16:51
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park will open to the public after man mauled by tiger'Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies remain with the family.'Metro · 15 Oct, 16:44
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park to reopen after tiger attackYorkshire Wildlife Park is to reopen on Friday after a man was killed by a tiger.Sky News · 15 Oct, 14:02
In this story: William Chapman · Altai · Yorkshire Wildlife Park · Amur
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