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Man killed in tiger attack at wildlife park named

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Man killed in tiger attack at wildlife park named

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William Chapman died after entering an Amur tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster.
Police and local authorities are investigating the incident, while the park confirmed the tiger, Altai, will not be euthanised.

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The incident occurred at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster on a Saturday afternoon. The victim entered the enclosure voluntarily before being attacked by an Amur tiger.

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The BBC understands the man attacked by a tiger after entering its enclosure on Saturday afternoon is William Chapman.

The man entered the enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster shortly after 13:30 BST on Saturday and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to South Yorkshire Police.

An eyewitness described seeing the man wearing headphones and "pacing around" near the enclosure before he went in and was attacked. Police confirmed he was visiting the park on his own.

A force spokesperson said his family was aware and was being supported by specialist officers. The wildlife park remains closed as investigations into the death continue.

City of Doncaster Council has also launched a health and safety investigation into the death, which a spokesperson said was "in line with our statutory duties".

Yorkshire Wildlife Park said the rare Amur tiger, called Altai, remained in the enclosure and would not be euthanised.

Open Questions

What was the motive for entering the enclosure?
Will the park face safety regulation charges?

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This article was originally published by BBC News.