Bears in Florida? They investigate the death of a man and his dog in an attack that would be unpublished

Robert Markel, 89, and his dog died in what is believed to be of the Bear attacks In an area close to the Wildlife Management Area Big Cypress, a conservation space of the Collier County, Florida. It could be the first fatal episode linked to a black bear in state history.

Both bear attacks occurred with a small time difference in the past Monday, May 5 in it State Road 29 and the US 41near the town of Jerome. The first victim was Robert Markel89, while then one of his granddaughters witnessed as a black bear attacked the man’s dog.

This was confirmed by the spokesman for the Florida Fishing and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), for its acronym), for its acronym), for George Reynaudduring a press conference, as reported ABC News.

For its part, the Collier County Sheriff’s office said he received a call shortly after Monday related to a “Meeting with a bear”.

Specifically, the victim’s granddaughter reported that An animal had killed Markel’s dog in the front courtyard of his house. Then he went to see how his grandfather was in his caravan, but he didn’t find himaccording to the Sheriff report.

The FWC staff went to the place and Localized Robert Markel lifeless about 100 meters from the trailer. His wallet, a shirt and pants were found in the forest, about 20 meters from the caravan.

“We know it was a bear attack. We do not know if it was the same bear or several”, Warned the FWC spokesman from the agency, they indicated that in case it was confirmed that it was that animal, It would be the first fatal attack of a documented black bear In the history of Florida.

The authorities installed bear and cameras traps in the area of attacks to monitor wild activity and guarantee the safety of the inhabitants of the place.

“As a precaution, we recommend residents and visitors to remain vigilant and avoid the area. Do not approach or try to follow animals”, They said from the FWC.

“The FWC undertakes to do everything possible to provide a closure to the Markel family after this event, in honor of Robert Markel,” they concluded.