Man, dog killed in Collier County with an apparent bear attack

Collier County, Florida (WWSB) – Florida Fish and Wildlife Officers, after a man and his dog were found dead, as the victim of a bear attack.

According to officials, this happened in the area of ​​State Road 29 and in the USA 41 south of the Big Cypress Wildlife Management. This is in Jerome in Collier County.

So far, FWC has confirmed that the attack led to a man and a dog's making. Officials are looking for the black bear and create a scope.

The animal involved can still be in the area because the FWC continues to secure the area. FWC asks people to be vigilant and avoid the area.

Criminal prosecution and FWC employees are working to locate the animal and to ensure public security.

This is a developing story.

The FWC reports that bear attacks are extremely rare. If you want to meet a bear in its natural habitat, you have a list of rules you should follow. Click here to read more.

Here is a list of documented black bear attacks in Florida since 2017. When they are attacked by a black bear, they fight with their hands.

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