Woman Describes Desperate Attempt to Frighten Tiger Before Fatal Attack
A woman has recounted the moments before a tiger fatally mauled a man to death in a harrowing incident on the weekend. Ella Ford, 24, was visiting Yorkshire Wildlife Park with her boyfriend when she saw William Chapman enter the tiger enclosure on Saturday afternoon. Ella, who said to have noticed Mr Chapman pacing around the animal enclosure before he entered it, described the events leading up to the 23-year-old’s death as unfolding rapidly. She said to remember members of the public desperately scrambled to get help as the tiger launched its attack.
TL;DR
- William Chapman entered a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday afternoon.
- A witness, Ella Ford, described the rapid unfolding of events leading to the fatal mauling.
- Members of the public attempted to intervene, but the tiger was unfazed.
- Park keepers used acoustic guns to scare the tiger away.
- Mr. Chapman was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Chapman's family revealed he had suffered from significant mental illness.
- An inquest into his death is scheduled to open.