Man and dog killed in a suspected bear attack in Florida – NBC 6 Südflorida

The authorities examine a alleged bear attack in the southwest of Florida, who made a man and a dog dead, said civil servants.

The incident occurred in the area of ​​State Road 29 and in the USA 41 south of the Big Cypress Wildlife Management area and near Jerome in Collier County, according to officials from the fish and wildlife protection commission on Monday.

Officials said they examined the incident as a suspected, deadly wild animal attack, which reports that they include a bear.

FWC and law enforcement authorities are looking for the animal that is believed to be in the region.

“From great caution, we ask the residents and visitors to stay vigilant and avoid the area. Do not accept or try to pursue wild animals,” said the FWC in an explanation.

According to the FWC, black bears are the only bear species that occurs in Florida, and it will be estimated to be around 4.050 in the whole state.