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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has identified both the victim and the bear involved in the first ...
Robert Markel’s granddaughter called 911 the morning of May 5, after seeing a 263-pound bear killing her dad’s dog.
An 89-year-old man and his dog have died in a black bear attack in southwest Florida, marking the first confirmed fatal ...
The partial remains of an 89 year-old Florida man were found in one of the bears Florida Fish and Wildlife officials captured ...
A dog was found dead near Markel's body. Investigators also said there were signs that a bear had entered Markel's home. FWC ...
Investigators said the remains of 89-year-old Robert Markel were found about 100 yards from his home in rural Jerome. They ...
A 263-pound male bear that was killed by wildlife officials contained the partial remains of 89-year-old Robert Markel, ...
Robert Markel and his dog were found mauled to death on May 5, 2025, in a black bear attack in rural Jerome in Collier County ...
Image via Shutterstock Heartbreaking new details have surfaced in the deaths of an 89-year-old grandfather and his dog in a ...