One family bids farewell to Mike VI; see photos from their final visit
Mike the Tiger has become a weekend treat for the Reeves family on Saturdays.
"After moving here eight years ago, a hop across the river to see Mike has become our favorite thing to do in Baton Rouge," said Nikki Reeves, mother of four."His magnificent charm and beauty captivate us as we watch him from afar".
On Saturday, Mike's final day outside before entering hospice care. Reeves took a number of pictures of the popular mascot.
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Photo taken by Nikki Reeves of her children Jase (2 1/2), Alex and Natalie (twins; 5), and Emily (8) taken on Mike VI ’s last day with the public.
These photos of Mike VI were taken by Nikki Reeves on Saturday, Oct. 8th. He was moved inside on Sunday and was later transitioned to hospice care. ORG XMIT: -3tNblFYDx8rwe52bwE8
These photos of Mike VI were taken by Nikki Reeves on Saturday, Oct. 8th. He was moved inside on Sunday and was later transitioned to hospice care. ORG XMIT: YNnSfFTpFObXWLa-_tHY
These photos of Mike VI were taken by Nikki Reeves on Saturday, Oct. 8th. He was moved inside on Sunday and was later transitioned to hospice care. ORG XMIT: mL3kUsj2c0wClghK8ZIv
These photos of Mike VI were taken by Nikki Reeves on Saturday, Oct. 8th. He was moved inside on Sunday and was later transitioned to hospice care. ORG XMIT: Y8VEYqxPz8shtfJZNYF_
These photos of Mike VI were taken by Nikki Reeves on Saturday, Oct. 8th. He was moved inside on Sunday and was later transitioned to hospice care. ORG XMIT: kwLxtGqwnENmURAU51ls
These photos of Mike VI were taken by Nikki Reeves on Saturday, Oct. 8th. He was moved inside on Sunday and was later transitioned to hospice care. ORG XMIT: yESaHZlL6VNYIHZZMtcA
These photos of Mike VI were taken by Nikki Reeves on Saturday, Oct. 8th. He was moved inside on Sunday and was later transitioned to hospice care. ORG XMIT: V2cZbFhA38TT3sNzuxHz
These photos of Mike VI were taken by Nikki Reeves on Saturday, Oct. 8th. He was moved inside on Sunday and was later transitioned to hospice care. ORG XMIT: lIWOHAjpyHdehLk0RZZt
These photos of Mike VI were taken by Nikki Reeves on Saturday, Oct. 8th. He was moved inside on Sunday and was later transitioned to hospice care. ORG XMIT: b3iacj0l9tLB7Th8_zg3
These photos of Mike VI were taken by Nikki Reeves on Saturday, Oct. 8th. He was moved inside on Sunday and was later transitioned to hospice care. ORG XMIT: Qjuwg_Brx5F6SOxWvmGo
These photos of Mike VI were taken by Nikki Reeves on Saturday, Oct. 8th. He was moved inside on Sunday and was later transitioned to hospice care. ORG XMIT: LiDlIPba7K0qP4DBqK7w
These photos of Mike VI were taken by Nikki Reeves on Saturday, Oct. 8th. He was moved inside on Sunday and was later transitioned to hospice care. ORG XMIT: nKZXJ2-d1eaffpyMacbS
These photos of Mike VI were taken by Nikki Reeves on Saturday, Oct. 8th. He was moved inside on Sunday and was later transitioned to hospice care. ORG XMIT: w9prNsAToPfufLWrbBWp
These photos of Mike VI were taken by Nikki Reeves on Saturday, Oct. 8th. He was moved inside on Sunday and was later transitioned to hospice care. ORG XMIT: nWTNMnwl4o5TjohZ0xDX
These photos of Mike VI were taken by Nikki Reeves on Saturday, Oct. 8th. He was moved inside on Sunday and was later transitioned to hospice care. ORG XMIT: ULyVv417E-CQsyM2PF0U
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