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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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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?

Naples Daily News · 20h

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.

Lines at Collier County food pantries stretch longer in summer. Why? No free meals in school

Florida is one of 11 states not taking part in SUN Bucks summer program. Advocates say short-sighted decision.

Naples Daily News2d

Florida bear killed after mauling death of man, dog in Collier County. What we know, May 6.

it would be the first death by bear attack in Florida. 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.

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Woman killed by alligator in Florida lake ranked No. 2 in state for number of gators. See list

Florida Fish and Wildlife lists Lake Kissimmee as lake with second-highest population of alligators in the state. They can be found in all 67 counties ...

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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