Man killed in tiger attack identified as William Chapman

A health and safety investigation is under way at Yorkshire Wildlife Park following the incident.

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Man killed by tiger at UK wildlife park pictured

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The man who was mauled to death by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park after entering its enclosure has been identified as William Chapman, Sky News understands.

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Fatal Tiger Attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

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An inquest into William Chapman's death at Yorkshire Wildlife Park has opened, hearing he died from multiple injuries after climbing two fences into a tiger pen; his family raised concerns about his contact with mental health services, a health and safety investigation continues, and the park is scheduled to reopen on Friday.

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In this event Man killed by tiger died from 'multiple injuries' Earlier coverage Wildlife park remains closed after fatal tiger attack Earlier coverage

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BBC Published 13 October 2026

Man killed in tiger attack identified as William Chapman

Sky Published 13 October 2026

Man killed by tiger at UK wildlife park pictured

The man who was mauled to death by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park after entering its enclosure has been identified as William Chapman, Sky News understands.

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