The man who was fatally wounded after entering a tiger enclosure has been named as William Chapman.
Mr Chapman posted footage on his now-deleted Instagram account, minutes before he was killed, of him approaching the tiger, called Altai, at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday.
In the audio, the person filming can be heard breathing heavily as distant voices shout “Oh my God” and “seriously”. The park remained closed on Tuesday for a fourth day after the attack.
Emergency services were contacted shortly after 1.30pm on October 10 when Mr Chapman, who police said was visiting the park alone, entered the enclosure.
He was pronounced dead at the scene. City of Doncaster Council said on Monday it had started a health and safety investigation.
In a previous statement on social media, the wildlife park said “many, many people” had contacted them about Altai, the Amur tiger involved in the incident, and it confirmed he is “safe and well” and will not be euthanised.
Recap: Local councillors reflect on 'upsetting' incident
Councillor Steve Cox, who represents the Finningley ward covering the wildlife park, said: “I really feel for the staff, they’ve got protocols they have to go through.
“It’s really sad, but I’m sure everybody did what they could.”
Doncaster’s deputy civic mayor councillor Nick Allen, who represents a nearby ward, said: “We don’t know all the circumstances yet and the speculation online is obviously upsetting and unneeded.”
He said he had been “really shocked about the tragic incident”.
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Recap: Man fatally wounded in tiger enclosure filmed encounter
A man who died after he was attacked by a tiger in a wildlife park apparently filmed the moment he approached the animal, according to footage posted in reports.
William Chapman, believed to be the identity of the victim, posted footage online minutes before he was killed of him approaching the tiger, called Altai, at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday, The Independent understands.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains closed
Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains closed for another day since Saturday’s incident.
A statement on the website reads:
“We can confirm that a serious incident has occurred on Saturday at the tiger enclosure.
“Our emergency response procedures were immediately activated, and emergency services attended the scene.
“The park will be closed today whilst we are working closely with the authorities. The Yorkshire Hive will remain open as usual**.**
“The safety and wellbeing of our visitors, staff and animals remain our highest priority.”
City of Doncaster statement in full
Dan Swaine, executive director of place at City of Doncaster Council, said: “As the relevant licensing authority for the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, I can confirm that, in line with our statutory duties, the council has launched a health and safety investigation.
“We are also working with multiple agencies, including the police and health agencies, and are supporting the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in response to the incident.
“At this time, we won’t be commenting further on the individual or the investigation and we ask that the privacy of those involved is respected at this difficult time.”
BREAKING NEWS
The man who was fatally wounded after entering a tiger enclosure has been named as William Chapman, The Independent understands.
Mr Chapman posted footage online minutes before he was killed of him approaching the tiger, called Altai, at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday.
Emergency services were called to the wildlife park near Doncaster after he climbed into the animal enclosure and was then attacked by the tiger. Witnesses said he overpowered a woman who “desperately tried” to stop him entering the compound.
He was later pronounced dead at the scene.
ICYMI Man who died in tiger enclosure was visiting on his own
The man who died in a tiger enclosure in Yorkshire is not believed to have been accompanied by anybody, it has been reported.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "It is not believed that the man who died at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park was being accompanied by anybody."
ICYMI: Victim killed by tiger won't be named
South Yorkshire police will not be naming the victim who was killed by a tiger, The Independent understands.
It is understood that the family have requested the man is not named.
ICYMI: Health and safety investigation launched into death of man at zoo
A health and safety investigation has been launched into the death of a man who was killed by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, its licensing authority the City of Doncaster Council said.
Dan Swaine, Executive Director of Place at City of Doncaster Council, said: “We are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred this weekend and our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with everyone involved, including the family and loved ones of the person who tragically lost their life, those that witnessed the incident and the staff involved at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, as well as the emergency services who provided a swift response.
“As the relevant licensing authority for the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, I can confirm that, in line with our statutory duties, the council has launched a health and safety investigation.
“We are also working with multiple agencies, including the police and health agencies, and are supporting the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in response to the incident.
“At this time, we won’t be commenting further on the individual or the investigation and we ask that the privacy of those involved is respected at this difficult time.”
What we know about Yorkshire Wildlife Park's tiger enclosure
Yorkshire Wildlife Park opened in 2009, with the Land of the Tigers attraction opening in 2011.
The attraction is a purpose-built, two-acre reserve for Amur tigers, an endangered subspecies with around 500 left in the wild.
Photos of the enclosure on the park’s website show a high walkway for visitors and fencing above the section where the tigers can roam.