Family pays tribute to 'warm and engaging' man killed in tiger attack
The family of a man who was killed by a tiger after he entered its enclosure at a wildlife park has paid tribute, describing him as "bright, warm and engaging".
In a statement, his family said that he had suffered from "significant mental illness" over a number of years and had been prescribed "strong medication".
City of Doncaster Council has launched a health and safety investigation into Chapman's death and the park remains closed.
The family also asked for privacy, saying "the publication and circulation of deeply offensive media content is causing them severe distress at an exceptionally vulnerable time".
"The family are hopeful that the relevant authorities will do their upmost to get to the bottom of why our amazing son did what he did."
An eyewitness described seeing Chapman wearing headphones and "pacing around" near the enclosure before he went in.
A stage school where Chapman had been a former pupil also posted a tribute on Tuesday.
"It was a privilege to be part of his journey, and he will be remembered with great fondness by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him."
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- The family of a man who was killed by a tiger after he entered its enclosure at a wildlife park has paid tribute, describing him as "bright, warm and engaging".
- In a statement, his family said that he had suffered from "significant mental illness" over a number of years and had been prescribed "strong medication".
- City of Doncaster Council has launched a health and safety investigation into Chapman's death and the park remains closed.
- The family also asked for privacy, saying "the publication and circulation of deeply offensive media content is causing them severe distress at an exceptionally vulnerable time".
- "The family are hopeful that the relevant authorities will do their upmost to get to the bottom of why our amazing son did what he did."