Tragic tiger attack victim was former BBC and ITV child actor
Tiger attack victim William Chapman (Image: Sky News)
TL;DR
- William Chapman, a former child actor, was killed by an Amur tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
- Chapman entered the tiger enclosure on a Saturday afternoon.
- Onlookers and emergency services attempted to intervene, but Chapman was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Footage shared online appeared to show Chapman requesting a picture with the tiger and later being attacked.
- Witnesses described Chapman dancing with headphones on and asking a stranger to take his photo before entering the enclosure.
- A mother reportedly tried to stop Chapman from climbing into the enclosure but was unsuccessful.
- The tiger, Altai, is confirmed to be safe and will not be put down.
- The park has been closed since the incident and staff are receiving support.