A man who died after he was attacked by a tiger in a Yorkshire zoo has been named, according to reports.
William Chapman was killed after entering the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, in Doncaster, on Saturday (October 10), filming as he approached a big cat.
The park has remained closed since the incident over the weekend, and a health and safety investigation has since been launched.
Footage has emerged of the moments before the ordeal.
A short clip shows the large animal - Altai, the Amur tiger - lying on top of a wooden platform, a few metres in front of the camera.
In the audio, the person filming, believed to be Mr Chapman, can be heard breathing heavily as distant voices shout “Oh my God” and “seriously”.
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.
The scene at Yorkshire Wildlife Park which has been evacuated and closed due to an ongoing emergency incident - with a huge police and paramedic presence at the site. // Eye witnesses say a “black screen” has been erected around the tiger enclosure wh (Image: Charley Atkins / SWNS)
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
City of Doncaster Council, which is responsible for licensing the park, said on Monday it had started a health and safety investigation.
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.
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“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.”
In a previous statement on social media, the wildlife park said “many, many people” had contacted them about Altai and it confirmed he is “safe and well” and will not be euthanised.