Donald Trump posts footage of man being fatally attacked at UK wildlife park

On October 10, 2026, William Chapman, a 23-year-old former child actor with mental health issues, was killed by a Siberian tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster after entering the tiger enclosure. The incident occurred around 1:35 PM BST when Chapman climbed into the enclosure and was attacked; he died at the scene despite emergency medical efforts. The tiger remained unharmed inside its enclosure throughout the attack.

The wildlife park, which began operations in 2009, has been closed since then as authorities investigate the incident. Emergency services responded immediately, deploying an air ambulance, two land ambulances, and a doctor to attend the scene but could not save Chapman. The park stated it was working closely with local police to determine exactly what happened.

Chapman's family described him as "a bright, warm, and engaging young man" who had suffered from significant mental illness over several years and had been prescribed strong medication. They expressed hope that authorities would investigate the role his condition may have played in the tragic event.