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Florida Wildlife Officers Kill 3 Black Bears

Was Collier County bear attack the 1st person killed by a bear in Florida? How to protect yourself

On May 5, a bear apparently mauled a Collier County man and his dog to death. Has this happened before? How can you protect yourself?

Savannah Morning News on MSN · 21h

Following fatal bear attack in Florida, here is what to know about Georgia's black bears

Following a fatal bear attack in Florida, Georgians should be aware of black bears in the state. Here is where they can be found across the state.

The New York Times · 2d

Florida Wildlife Officers Kill 3 Black Bears After Deadly Attack

The state’s wildlife agency will test the bears’ DNA to determine if any of them had attacked and killed an 89-year-old man.

Florida wildlife officials kill 3 bears that may have fatally attacked man, dog near Naples

The man who died has been identified as 89-year-old Robert Markel, a long-time resident of a small community in Collier County.

Naples Daily News4d

Black bear mauling that killed man, dog near Naples is 2nd Florida bear attack of 2025: FWC

A man and a dog were killed by a black bear in Collier County, Florida on May 5, 2025. This is the second black bear attack in Florida this year, both involving dogs. Florida Fish and ...

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Florida could bring back bear hunting after increase in sightings

People were ordered to evacuate from a high-rise building in Clearwater, Florida, after construction workers found a large ...

Florida bear attack: Social media voices provide range of takes on humans vs. wildlife

Florida wildlife officials hauled a dead bear from the woods Monday, May 5, near the site of the possible mauling death of ...

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