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Seven Tigers Seized from Nevada Property Over Permit Violations and Safety Concerns

Owner Karl Mitchell, a disabled veteran, claims the tigers were emotional support animals, but authorities cite a lack of permits and public safety risks.

Overview

  • Authorities in Nye County, Nevada, seized seven tigers from Karl Mitchell's property due to violations of local ordinances and safety concerns.
  • Mitchell was arrested for resisting a peace officer during the operation but has since been released on bond.
  • The tigers, including a rare white tiger, have been relocated to an undisclosed sanctuary and are undergoing veterinary examinations.
  • Mitchell claims the tigers were emotional support animals approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs, a claim under investigation.
  • Six of the tigers were reportedly rescued from Joe Exotic, the former big cat owner featured in Netflix's 'Tiger King.'

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