Family pays tribute to 'warm and engaging' man killed in tiger attack
The family of a man who was killed by a tiger after he entered its enclosure at a wildlife park has paid tribute, describing him as "bright, warm and engaging".
TL;DR
- William Chapman, 23, died after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
- His family described him as "bright, warm and engaging" and noted his history of "significant mental illness".
- A health and safety investigation is being conducted by City of Doncaster Council.
- The park remains closed following the incident.
- The tiger, an Amur tiger named Altai, will not be euthanized.
- Chapman had a background in performing arts, appearing in ITV and BBC productions.