Tragic news in Oklahoma this morning. According to reports, a tiger handler died after being mauled by said Tiger at the Growler Pines Tiger Preserve. His name was Ryan Easley.
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“This tragedy is a painful reminder of both the beauty and unpredictability of the natural world,” the preserve said on Facebook. “Ryan understood those risks — not out of recklessness but out of love. 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.”