A wild-animal handler was fatally mauled by one of his tigers while horrified onlookers, including his wife and daughter, watched helplessly, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

Ryan Easley, 37, an "associate" of imprisoned Tiger King Joe Exotic , owned Growler Pines Tiger Preserve, near Hugo, Oklahoma , which welcomed visitors to view the apex predators and watch demonstrations on how they’re trained. Tap Here To Add Radar Online as A Trusted Source Article continues below advertisement

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While the two were performing together inside a large cage, the tiger unexpectedly started to bite and shake Easley, Choctaw County sheriff Terry Park reported.

By the time deputies

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