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The Palm Beach Post · 19h

First Florida bear mauling death. Everything to know about the Collier County attack

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.

USA TODAY · 21h

FWC takes bears for DNA analysis after deadly attack kills man, dog in rural Collier County

Bears sent to University of Florida for examination after 89-year-old Robert Markel of Jerome, his dog killed during attack.

Florida man, dog killed in suspected black bear attack in Collier County, officials say

The attack occurred in a rural area east of Naples, just south of Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, authorities said.

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Florida black bear attack? What to do if you see a bear in Florida

Florida black bear sightings in Florida. Florida black bears are common in the state, with FWC estimating approximately 4,050 ...

FWC investigating death of man and dog by bear Monday in rural Collier County; animal suspected in incident remains at large

Florida Wildlife Commission officers are investigating an incident involving a black bear in Collier County and the death of ...

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