An affiliate of “Tiger King” star Joe Unique was attacked by a tiger throughout a present in Oklahoma earlier this yr … and now TMZ has realized the official explanation for demise.
In line with the Tulsa Medical Examiner, Ryan Easley died from blunt pressure, sharp pressure, and crushing accidents … because of tiger mauling.
As we reported … Ryan was dealing with a tiger throughout a present on the Growler Pines Tiger Protect in Hugo, OK, on September 20. We had been advised a tiger out of the blue grabbed Ryan round his neck and shoulder space, and sank its enamel into him earlier than violently shaking him.
Paramedics and deputies responded to the scene, however he was pronounced useless shortly after.
Ryan had intensive expertise working with animals. His father was reportedly a zookeeper and labored with elephants, whereas Ryan landed an apprenticeship with a tiger coach after visiting a circus on the age of 21.
Ryan’s mentor retired in 2011, and he began a touring act referred to as ShowMe Tigers, the place he would exhibit the abilities of a number of skilled tigers.
He opened Growler Pines after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which meant touring together with his act would not be viable.
An announcement was shared on Growler Pines’ Fb account after the occasion occurred, calling it a “painful reminder of both the beauty and unpredictability of the natural world.”
Ryan was 37.
