Florida man, 89, and his dog mauled to death by black bear in state's first fatal attack
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Florida man, 89, and his dog mauled to death by black bear in state's first fatal attack
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on Friday confirmed a man and his dog were mauled to death by a black bear in Jerome — marking the first fatal black bear attack in state history.Family members reported 89-year-old Robert Markel missing from his home and \"signs of recent disturbances\" that could have been caused by a bear or bears around the property. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) notified FWC staff on Monday of a possible fatal wildlife encounter, and FWC law enforcement and bear management staff immediately responded to secure the area.Florida officials provide an update on a ..