Pet tigers taken from Nevada property amid legal battle
- Nye County officials seized seven tigers from Karl Mitchell's Pahrump home on Wednesday.
- Mitchell, age 71, lacked the required permits to own exotic animals in Nye County.
- Mitchell was arrested and booked for resisting an officer and gun possession, both misdemeanors.
- Officials released a search warrant affidavit outlining Mitchell's history; Mitchell said, "We want our cats back."
- The tigers were moved to an out-of-state sanctuary as the investigation continues; Mitchell plans to explore his legal options.
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