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Tiger will not be euthanised after fatal attack on man – wildlife park

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Murphy-Johns, S. (2026, October 11). Tiger will not be euthanised after fatal attack on man – wildlife park. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/yorkshire-wildlife-park-south-yorkshire-police-tiger-doncaster-emergency-services-b1300345.html

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Yorkshire Wildlife Park announced on Sunday that Altai, an Amur tiger involved in a fatal attack on a man, will not be euthanised and is currently safe and well. The park closed following the incident to allow staff affected by the event to receive support. Police confirmed that despite efforts from emergency services, the man died at the scene after entering the tiger enclosure. The statement also noted that around two acres of the park are dedicated to housing Amur tigers, an endangered subspecies with approximately 500 remaining in the wild.

Written by AI on 2026-10-11, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On October 10, 2026, a man named William Chapman, 24, entered the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster and was killed by one of the park's Amur tigers named Altai. Emergency services responded to the scene but were unable to save Chapman, who had climbed into the enclosure despite clear warnings and safety measures. The wildlife park closed immediately after the incident and remained shut until October 16, when it reopened to visitors. Zookeepers confirmed that Altai was "safe and well" and would not be euthanized. The coroner revealed that Chapman had a diagnosis of schizophrenia and his family expressed concerns over his treatment by mental health services prior to the incident.

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In a statement on social media on Sunday, the wildlife park said “many, many people” had contact them about Altai, the Amur tiger involved in the incident, and it confirmed he is well. asserted

he → say → incident

It added that members of park staff were “deeply affected” by the incident and are receiving specialist support. asserted

members → add → support

The park was evacuated soon after the incident and it was later announced that the attraction would remain closed on Sunday. asserted

attraction → evacuate → Sunday

The attraction is a purpose-built, two-acre reserve for Amur tigers, an endangered subspecies with around 500 left in the wild. asserted

attraction → build → wild

The statement from Yorkshire Wildlife Park read: “We would like to thank everyone who has expressed their concern following yesterday’s tragic incident. asserted

who → read → incident

“Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies remain with the family and loved ones of the man who sadly lost his life. asserted

who → remain → life

“The park will be closed today while the staff team who were deeply affected by events receive specialist support. asserted

who → close → support

“Many, many people have contacted us about Altai, the tiger. asserted

people → contact → Altai

We can reassure everyone that he is safe and well and will not be euthanised as a result of this incident.” asserted

he → reassure → incident

A police spokesperson said on Saturday: “At 1.35pm, we received reports of a man entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. “The tiger subsequently attacked the man, resulting in serious injury. “Emergency services attended and sadly, despite the best efforts of medical personnel, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. “The man’s family is aware and is being supported by specialist officers. asserted

family → say → officers

“Regarding rumours surrounding the condition of the tiger, the animal was uninjured and remained in the enclosure following the incident and there is no wider risk to the public.” asserted

animal → regard → public

A Yorkshire Ambulance Service spokesperson said two land ambulances, Yorkshire Air Ambulance and a doctor attended the scene. asserted

ambulances → say → scene

Photos of the enclosure on the park’s website shows a high walkway for visitors and fencing above the section where the tigers can roam. asserted

tigers → show → section

Tickets remain on sale for entry to the park from Monday onwards. asserted

Tickets → remain → Monday

South Yorkshire Police said it is aware of the footage of the attack online and asked people not to share it. asserted

it → say → it

Tiger will not be euthanised after fatal attack on man – wildlife park

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