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European Jewish News · Oct 13, 2026

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UK: The family of William Chapman, 23, who was killed by a tiger after entering its enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, have revealed that he had suffered from serious mental health problems for several years. In a statement, his family described him as a “bright, warm and engaging young man”, saying he had suffered from “significant mental illness” and had been prescribed strong medication. They said it would be for the coroner to determine whether his mental illness played a role in his death, and appealed for privacy as investigations continue. Join EJN:

UK: The family of William Chapman, 23, who was killed by a tiger after entering its enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, have revealed that he had suffered from serious mental health problems for several years. In a statement, his family described him as a “bright, warm and engaging young man”, saying he had suffered from “significant mental illness” and had been prescribed strong medication. They said it would be for the coroner to determine whether his mental illness played a role in his death, and appealed for privacy as investigations continue. Join EJN: https://wa.me/447443160130?text=Hi!%20I%20would%20like%20to%20subscribe%20to%20the%20EJN.%20My%20name%20is:%20

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