A man died after entering a tiger enclosure at a wildlife park in England, leading to the closure of the park

Updated 2026-10-16 · told from many outlets at once

A man died after being attacked by a tiger at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in northern England. The incident occurred after the man entered the tiger enclosure, prompting an evacuation and closure of the park. Emergency services responded, and the tiger remained unharmed. The park will remain closed for the rest of the weekend.

• A man died after being attacked by a tiger at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in northern England.
• The tiger remained in its enclosure and was confirmed unharmed.
• South Yorkshire police received reports that a man entered the tiger enclosure at the park.
• The park evacuated and agents began a health and safety investigation.
• The Yorkshire Wildlife Park closed to the public and remained shut for four days.
• The Siberian tiger subspecies has about 500 individuals left in the wild.
• South Yorkshire police reported the man died from serious injuries sustained during the attack.
• The man was pronounced dead at the scene despite emergency services' efforts.
• Doncaster City Council launched a health and safety investigation into the incident.
• The family said William Chapman had significant mental illness.
• The park confirmed the tiger named Altai will not be euthanized and has a raised walkway.
• William Chapman entered the big cat enclosure after climbing the fence.
• The park remained closed for the rest of the weekend.
• The attraction is a two-acre reserve for endangered Amur tigers.
• Police said emergency services were contacted after the man entered the enclosure.
• Witnesses heard by BBC said witnesses reported the man entered the area after climbing the fence.
• The Yorkshire Ambulance Service confirmed two land ambulances and a doctor attended the scene.

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