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Oklahoma animal handler Ryan Easley died on Sept. 20 after he was attacked by a tiger

His cause of death was confirmed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Tulsa, Okla., on Thursday, Dec. 11

Easley had been linked to Tiger King star Joe Exotic , who is currently serving 21 years in prison

The cause of death for an animal handler linked to Tiger King star Joe Exotic has been confirmed after he was attacked by a tiger, authorities said.

Ryan Easley died of blunt force, sharp force and crushing injuries due to tiger mauling, the Chief Medical Examiner in Tulsa, Okla., said in an autopsy obtained by PEOPLE on Thursday, Dec. 11.

The manner of Easley's death was an accident.

Easley was killed by the tiger in his care at the Growler Pines Tiger Prese

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