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Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Yorkshire Wildlife Park, a wildlife attraction in Doncaster, England, is the site of a fatal tiger incident. On 14 October 2026, a 23‑year‑old man named William Chapman entered a tiger enclosure and was killed, prompting the park’s evacuation and closure pending investigation.

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What to know

  • William Chapman was 23 when he entered a tiger enclosure and was killed shortly after 13:30 BST on Saturday. Oct 14
  • The park was evacuated and remains closed while authorities investigate the incident. Oct 14
  • A man climbed into the tiger enclosure and was killed by the animal. Oct 14
  • Eyewitnesses said the man was dancing, listening to music and taunting the tiger before the attack. Oct 14
  • William Chapman entered the tiger enclosure from a viewing platform and was killed. Oct 13

Timeline

  1. Oct 14, 2026
  2. Oct 14, 2026
  3. Oct 13, 2026
  4. Oct 12, 2026
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