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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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James Liddell

Exotic animal owner claims seven tigers seized from his property were for ‘emotional support’

Karl Mitchell says that he did not need a permit for his exotic animals because they were ‘emotional support tigers’ - (FOX)

A Nevada resident who had seven tigers seized from his home this week now insists he was keeping the animals for “emotional support.”

Karl Mitchell, 71, was arrested for resisting a peace officer when authorities arrived at his home in Pahrump, about an hour outside Las Vegas, at about 7 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Nye County Sheriff's Office.

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