Robert Markel's daughter called 911 to report a bear attacking his dog. When first responders arrived, they found the 89-year ...

This is the second black bear attack in Florida this year, both involving dogs. Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission data shows most bear attacks in Florida involve dogs. FWC advises securing ...

Florida Fish and Wildlife is investigating after a man and a dog died in a suspected black bear attack on May 5, 2025, just south of the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area in Collier County.

FWC Executive Director Roger Young confirmed that Markel and his dog died from bear attacks, the first time in recorded Florida history that a black bear has killed a human. How to protect ...

While state data references black bear attacks, authorities have not confirmed the type of bear involved in the May 5 attack. According to the data, since November 2020, there have been at least ...

This is the second bear attack in Florida in 2025. While black bear attacks are rare, as the species is typically non-aggressive, there are chances when encounters could escalate. Now, as they ...

While state data references black bear attacks, authorities have not confirmed the type of bear involved in the May 5 attack. According to the data, since November 2020, there have been at least 15 ...