Animal Handler Fatally Attacked by Tiger at Oklahoma Preserve
Animal Handler Fatally Attacked by Tiger at Oklahoma Preserve An animal handler at the Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in southeastern Oklahoma was killed by a tiger under his care on Saturday. The organization confirmed the tragic incident on Sunday, identifying the deceased as Ryan Easley. In a statement released via its Facebook page, Growler Pines Tiger Preserve, located near Hugo, described Easley’s death as an “accident.” The preserve acknowledged the inherent risks of working with big cats, stating, “This tragedy…