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Collier County, Florida and black bear

The Palm Beach Post · 1h

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 · 2h

FWC takes bears for DNA analysis after deadly attack 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.

CBS News · 18h

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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Days Before Florida Considers a Bear Hunt, the State Suffers Its First Fatal Black Bear Attack

Robert Markel and his dog were killed by a black bear in Florida’s first fatal attack. FWC is set to vote on opening a bear ...

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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