The man killed after entering a zoo's tiger enclosure in the United Kingdom had a connection to the fictional wizardry character, Harry Potter.
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Tiger Mauling Victim Worked With 'Harry Potter' Actress
According to a Tuesday (October 13) report from the US Sun, the man, named William Chapman, starred alongside one of the actresses from the hit movie franchise. In a comedy-drama.
Per the report, Chapman starred alongside one, Shirley Henderson. In the two-part series "May Contain Nuts," which aired on IPTV.
British Comedy Guide described the series as a "two-part comedy drama about parents who will do almost anything to ensure their children get into the best school."
Other actors in the film include Darren Boyd, Elizabeth Berrington, Tony Gardner, and Sophie Thompson.
Chapman Was Mauled to death after entering the Yorkshire Zoo in the United Kingdom earlier this month.
In the aftermath of the incident, one witness, 21-year-old Scarlet Hogan, revealed one odd thing she saw before the tragedy. She said that the man started "praying" and "bowing" to the tiger. And that he also took selfies with the wild animal before the mauling.
The tiger's home, the Yorkshire Zoo, says that their "heartfelt sympathies remain with the family and loved ones" of Chapman. However, the tiger who mauled him will not be euthanized.
"Many, many people have contacted us about Altai, the tiger. We can reassure everyone that he is safe and well and will not be euthanised as a result of this incident," the park said in a statement (via Fox 13).
The zoo also says that they are working with the authorities amid their ongoing investigation.
"Our emergency response procedures were immediately activated, and emergency services are currently attending the scene," the park said. "We are working closely with the authorities to ascertain exactly what happened. The safety and wellbeing of our visitors, staff and animals remain our highest priority."
