Chapman had a diagnosis of schizophrenia and was under the care of local mental health services, according to his family and police. Authorities are investigating his medical care and the security gaps that permitted the enclosure breach. The park has confirmed that the tiger involved, named Altai, will not be euthanized. Donald Trump's Truth Social account shared the mauling video with a caption warning not to mess with nature.
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Former Child Actor Filmed Final Approach to Deadly UK Tiger
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William Chapman, 24, entered the Amur tiger habitat at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Oct. 10 and was killed after recording his own movements inside the enclosure. The former child actor, who previously starred in a project with a Harry Potter actress, was seen by witnesses dancing with AirPods in and bowing to the animal before climbing two fences. Footage filmed by Chapman reveals him calmly approaching the resting predator and inviting the tiger to kill him as onlookers screamed.
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