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Man, dog killed in Florida's 1st deadly black bear attack

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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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.

Florida bear attack victim dragged from camper in deadly mauling, 911 calls reveal

When Sue Story found her father's dog mauled in yard with no sign of Robert Markel, she told authorities something was off.

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'Never in my life': Neighbors say chilling details of deadly bear attack is highly unusual

As FWC awaits DNA analysis of the deadly bear attack in Collier County, a neighbor from the remote community shared his experiences with bears in the area with Fox 4.

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