Sep 25, 2025 · An Oklahoma man linked to Joe Exotic, featured in Netflix's "Tiger King," was killed during a tiger performance in Oklahoma. Ryan Easley, 37, was the owner of Growler Pines Tiger Preserve. Sep 22, 2025 · The Growler Pines Tiger Preserve confirmed the "tragic" passing of Ryan Easley, who died "in an accident involving a tiger" on Saturday, Sept. 20, according to a Facebook statement. Sep 23, 2025 · We're going to take a look into the background of Ryan Easley and see what led up to his fatal mauling during a tiger show. Animal handler Ryan Easley was killed by a tiger at the Growler Pines Tiger Preserve on Saturday. The preserve confirmed Easley’s death in a Facebook post the following day, calling him “a Sep 21, 2025 · A tiger handler linked to “Tiger King “Joe Exotic was killed Saturday by one of the big cats at the Oklahoma Preserve where he worked, according to the facility. Sep 22, 2025 · A tiger-handler who worked closely with “Tiger King” Joe Exotic has been mauled to death by a tiger under his own care. Ryan Easley, owner of Growler Pines Tiger Preserve, was attacked by a tiger while on site at the preserve in south-eastern Oklahoma. Sep 23, 2025 · Ryan Easley an associate of Tiger King star Joe Exotic has died after being mauled by a tiger during a live animal show in Oklahoma. The handler, was attacked while performing at the Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Hugo, Choctaw County. Sep 22, 2025 · Animal Handler Who Had Been Linked with Tiger King Star Joe Exotic Killed in Tiger Attack Ryan Easley was fatally attacked by a tiger at a preserve in Oklahoma on Saturday, according to the facility Sep 23, 2025 · The animal handler who was fatally mauled by a tiger in Oklahoma last week was killed as horrified onlookers – including his wife and daughter – watched during a big cat show, officials said Monday. According to the Associated Press, the tiger attacked Ryan Easley, 37, at the end of a Sep 22, 2025 · Joe Exotic, the

imprisoned “Tiger King” star, paid tribute to his late friend on social media and defended ownership of exotic pets.