Joe Exotic Responds After Tiger Trainer Ryan Easley Mauled to Death
Summary
Joe Exotic, also known as Joseph Maldonado, responded to news reports that linked him to a tiger trainer named Ryan Easley, who died after being attacked by a tiger. Joe Exotic stated that he has no current connection to Easley, although Easley had previously kept his tigers at Exotic's zoo 18 years ago.Key Facts
- Joe Exotic is a former zookeeper known from the "Tiger King" documentary.
- Ryan Easley was mauled to death by a tiger at the Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Oklahoma.
- Easley had connections to both Joe Exotic and another tiger trainer, Bhagavan 'Doc' Antle.
- According to Joe Exotic, Easley kept tigers at his zoo for one winter 18 years ago.
- Joe Exotic expressed frustration at media outlets for mentioning his name in the incident.
- The incident occurred on a Saturday, but the exact date was not given.
- PETA issued a statement noting Easley's past acquisition of tigers from Exotic and Antle.
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