HUGO, Okla. — An animal handler was killed by a tiger under his care at a preserve for big cats in southeastern Oklahoma, the organization said Sunday.

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An animal handler was killed by a tiger under his care at a preserve for big cats in southeastern Oklahoma

Growler Pines Tiger Preserve says in a statement that Ryan Easley died Saturday in "an accident" involving a tiger at the property near Hugo, not far from the Texas border

All tours have been canceled until further notice

The preserve's website says it is a private facility where visitors can book tours to view tigers and see demonstrations on how the animals are trained and cared for

Growler Pines Tiger Preserve said in a statement that Ryan Easley died Saturday in "an accident" involving a tiger at the pro

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