Man Arrested for Keeping Emotional Support Tigers Without Permit

nye county - Authorities seize seven tigers from man claiming emotional support in Nevada. Arrest made for possession without permit.

Man Arrested for Keeping Unpermitted Tigers

A man in Nevada was arrested for having seven tigers without a valid permit. The authorities intervened at Karl Mitchell's home in Nye County, seizing the animals.

Arrest and Confiscation

• A SWAT team raided Mitchell's house, where he resisted giving up the tigers.
• Authorities found a weapon in his possession, leading to his arrest.

Emotional Support Claim

Mitchell, a veteran suffering from PTSD, stated that a doctor approved the tigers for emotional support. Investigation ongoing by the VA.

Tigers' Fate

• The tigers, previously kept in poor conditions, were relocated to a wildlife refuge in Arkansas for evaluation.
• Former ties to 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic disputed by Mitchell and Exotic.

The wildlife refuge head hopes to keep the tigers there permanently, pending court decision.