The family of William Chapman , a 23-year-old man killed by a tiger at a wildlife park in England, has asked people to stop sharing footage of the attack after US President Donald Trump reposted a video of the incident online.
William Chapman’s family asks people to stop sharing videos
Chapman died on Saturday, October 10, after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster.
His family said the circulation of videos showing the attack was causing them serious pain as they tried to cope with his death. In their statement, Chapman’s relatives said they were struggling to come to terms with his death and asked the public to respect their privacy. “The family are utterly devastated by their loss and are struggling to come to terms with what has happened. The publication and circulation of deeply offensive media content is causing them severe distress at an exceptionally vulnerable time. We ask people to stop doing this.
Investigation continues after William Chapman’s death
An inquest into Chapman’s death is due to open at Doncaster coroner’s court on Thursday, October 15. Doncaster city council, which is responsible for licensing the park, has launched a health and safety investigation. The wildlife park has remained closed since the incident. His family has asked the public to respect the process as authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding his death.
