Caretaker killed by tiger at wildlife preserve in southeastern Oklahoma

Hugo, arrow. (AP) – The organization said on Sunday that an animal processor was killed by a tiger in a protection area for large cats in Southeast Oklahoma.

Growler Pines Tiger Preferve said in a statement that Ryan Easley died on Saturday that he died in an accident that contains a tiger that was not far from the Texas border on the property near Hugo.

“This tragedy is a painful reminder of the beauty of the natural world and the unpredictability,” he said. “Ryan, these risks – not from recklessness, not from love. The animals under care were not only animals for him, but also made a connection – one of them rooted in respect, daily care and love.”

In a statement, all tours were canceled until the next announcement, he said.

Protection is a special facility where visitors can see the shows on how to traine the tigers according to the website and how animals are trained.