Seven Tigers Seized from Nevada Exotic Animal Dealer Residence

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PAHRUMP, NV – Seven tigers have been seized from the Nevada home of an exotic animal dealer, who has ties to the notorious “Tiger King” Joe Exotic. Nye County authorities said they were assisting code enforcement and animal services in taking the animals from the property, located in Pahrump – around 63 miles from Las Vegas.

The operation took most of Wednesday due to the need to sedate the tigers and remove them from the property, according to Nye County Sheriff Joe McGill. Photos shared by the sheriff’s office showed the tigers, including what appeared to be a rare white tiger, in cages. They are due to be taken to a local wildlife sanctuary. Mitchell, who has reportedly been in possession of the tigers for the past seven years, has been involved in numerous legal battles over the animals, the outlet reported.

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