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88-year-old man and dog killed in bear attacks in Florida

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?

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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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Black bear attacks, kills man and dog in Collier County, Florida. What we know

The last documented black bear attack in Collier County happened Jan. 9, 2018, when a black bear attacked a man in his North Naples yard.

When will Collier County have lifeguards at local beaches? Here's the plan

North Collier Fire Control & Rescue District plans to put lifeguards at some of the busiest beaches in the county. The fire ...

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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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