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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.

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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?

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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.

FWC takes bears for DNA analysis after deadly attack kills man, dog 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.

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Black bear mauls man in Collier County. How common are bear attacks in Pensacola?

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Collier County Sheriff's Office responded ... "People have successfully fended off black bear attacks using rocks, sticks, or even ...

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