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Visitors flock to see tiger that mauled ex-child actor to death as enclosure finally reopens
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- The Yorkshire Wildlife Park in northern England has reopened its "Land of Tigers" exhibit less than a week after Siberian tiger Altai mauled 24-year-old William Chapman to death.
- Chapman climbed two fences into the off-limits enclosure before being attacked; he died at the scene from multiple traumatic injuries caused by the tiger.
- The tiger, Altai, remains alive and was observed calmly resting in his enclosure, with park officials confirming he will not be euthanized.
- Chapman had a history of mental illness, including a schizophrenia diagnosis, and was under mental health care at the time of the incident.
- Witnesses reported that Chapman appeared happy before entering the enclosure, even asking for a photo, and then taunted the tiger by spreading his arms before the fatal attack.
