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, Florida.

The incident was reported in the area of State Road 29 and U.S. 41, just south of the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area.

The Collier County Sheriff's Office received a call at 7:07 a.m. reporting the bear attack at 22777 State Road 29 in Jerome, Florida. The incident happened on the man's property, according to FWC.

it would be the first ever death by bear attack in Florida. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office received a call at 7:07 a.m. Monday in reference to a possible bear encounter in the 22700 block of ...

An man and his dog were mauled to death by a black bear in Jerome, Florida. The 89-year-old man's death marks the first fatality attributed to a black bear in state history.

Collier County is emphasizing bear safety, reminding residents of the options available for securing their trash cans.

During a single week this month, two people were killed by wildlife in Florida. The first was Robert Markel, who was killed ...

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.

JEROME, Fla. -- An 88-year-old man and a dog were killed in apparently separate bear attacks near the victim's home in Florida, officials said. The Collier County Sheriffs Office said it received ...