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Man killed by tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park died from multiple traumatic injuries
Overview
An inquest has heard that 24-year-old William Chapman died from multiple traumatic injuries and animal interaction after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster. The coroner noted that he had a history of mental illness before adjourning the inquest until March 2027.
Key points
- William Chapman died from multiple traumatic injuries and animal interaction after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
- The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, leading to the evacuation and temporary closure of the wildlife park.
- Doncaster Coroner's Court heard that Chapman had a history of mental illness, including schizophrenia and psychosis.
- Senior coroner Nicola Mundy opened and adjourned the inquest until March 2027.