The man who was mauled to death by a tiger inside a zoo exhibit has been identified.

Authorities named the victim as Williams Chapman, according to the BBC, The Guardian and Sky News. He was attacked by Altai, a Siberian tiger, after entering the animal’s enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England on Saturday, Oct. 10.

Chapman, who is believed to have been in his 20s, was said to be “dancing” and asking for photographs with the animal prior to the attack, per The Times.

South Yorkshire Police said in a statement that the man involved in the attack sustained “serious” injuries as a result of the encounter.

“Emergency services attended and sadly, despite the best efforts of medical personnel, the man was pronounced dead at the scene,” police stated.

The man who was mauled to death by a tiger inside a zoo exhibit has been identified.

Authorities named the victim as Williams Chapman, according to the BBC, The Guardian and Sky News. He was attacked by Altai, a Siberian tiger, after entering the animal’s enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England on Saturday, Oct. 10.

Chapman, who is believed to have been in his 20s, was said to be “dancing” and asking for photographs with the animal prior to the attack, per The Times.

South Yorkshire Police said in a statement that the man involved in the attack sustained “serious” injuries as a result of the encounter.

“Emergency services attended and sadly, despite the best efforts of medical personnel, the man was pronounced dead at the scene,” police stated.

Police said Yorkshire Wildlife Park was evacuated after the incident. The man’s family was “aware” of the situation “and is being supported by specialist officers,” they added.

“Our thoughts are with them at this distressing time,” the statement said.

Police also noted that the tiger involved in the attack was “uninjured and remained in the enclosure following the incident.” The animal will not be euthanized.

Dan Swaine, the executive director of place at Doncaster council, said the council “has launched a health and safety investigation” in wake of the incident, according to The Guardian.

“We are also working with multiple agencies, including the police and health agencies, and are supporting the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in response to the incident,” Swaine added.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park said it remains closed while officials work “closely” with authorities.

“The safety and wellbeing of our visitors, staff and animals remain our highest priority,” the park’s statement said.