Tiger Handler Killed in Tragic Accident | JQJO

Ryan Easley, a tiger handler with ties to "Tiger King" Joe Exotic, died Saturday after being attacked by a tiger at the Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Oklahoma. The preserve described the incident as a tragic accident, highlighting Easley's dedication to wildlife conservation. Easley's traveling big cat show, ShowMe Tigers, evolved into the preserve. Animal rights groups, including PETA and Humane World for Animals, used the incident to call for an end to using wild animals in performances. Joe Exotic himself expressed condolences on social media before removing the posts.