First pictures of Altai the tiger as UK zoo reopens after horror death
Altai the tiger has been pictured for the first time after he killed a man in a tragic incident at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday. William Chapman died after being attacked by the rare Siberian tiger upon entering the two-acre enclosure last weekend. The park was immediately evacuated after rangers shot acoustic guns to scare Altai back, and it has remained closed for five days. Upon reopening, the park said "our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies remain with the family, friends and loved ones of William Chapman who sadly lost his life".
TL;DR
- William Chapman died after being attacked by a Siberian tiger named Altai at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
- The park was closed for five days following the incident and has now reopened.
- Altai the tiger is safe and well and will not be euthanized.
- Park staff are receiving trauma support.
- The family of William Chapman stated he had suffered from significant mental illness.
- Investigations by South Yorkshire Police and other agencies are ongoing.