"Ryan Easley, the operator of the Growler Pines Tiger Preserve near Hugo, Oklahoma, was mauled to death on Saturday in what the site portrayed as an accident with a tiger under his care. Easley who once had conducted business with Joseph Maldonado, better known as Joe Exotic and the star of the true crime television series Tiger King was evidently killed by a tiger he owned at his roadside zoo."
"This tragedy is a painful reminder of both the beauty and unpredictability of the natural world, Growler Pines Tiger Preserve said in a statement on Facebook. Ryan understood those risks not out of recklessness but out of love, statement continued. The animals under his care were not just animals to him, but beings he formed a connection with one rooted in respect, daily care and love."
"It's never safe for humans to interact directly with apex predators, and it's never a surprise when a human is attacked by a stressed big cat who has been caged, whipped, and denied everything natural and important to them. Metlzer also said she was calling for the remaining wild animal exhibitors who aren't dead or in federal prison to get out of the business now and send the animals to accredited sanctuaries where they can finally live in peace."
Ryan Easley, operator of Growler Pines Tiger Preserve near Hugo, Oklahoma, was mauled to death by a tiger he owned at his roadside zoo. Easley had acquired tigers for his ShowMe Tigers business from Joseph Maldonado (Joe Exotic) and Bhagavan Doc Antle. Easley showed the tigers around the country in traveling circuses. Growler Pines called the event a reminder of the beauty and unpredictability of the natural world and said Easley respected and loved the animals under his care. The preserve canceled all tours and animal encounters. PETA urged exhibitors to send animals to accredited sanctuaries and warned of risks interacting with apex predators.
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