A man who was reportedly a former associate of Joe Exotic, one of the many memorable subjects of Netflix’s "Tiger King," was fatally mauled by a tiger during a show in Oklahoma over the weekend.

Ryan Easley, 37, was attacked by one of the tigers at the Growler Pines Tiger Preserve near Hugo as horrified patrons watched.

His daughter and wife were also present during the tragedy.

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"This tragedy is a painful reminder of both the beauty and unpredictability of the natural world," the preserve said in a statement on its Facebook page. "Ryan understood those risks — not out of recklessness but out of love. The animals under his care were not just animals to him, but beings he formed a connection with — one rooted in respect, daily care and love."

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