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Black bear kills a man and dog near a south Florida nature preserve

  • Authorities killed three black bears in Florida following a fatal attack on 89-year-old Robert Markel and his dog.
  • DNA samples from the attack scene are being tested to determine the bear responsible for Markel's death, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
  • Markel's daughter witnessed a bear attacking her father's dog, leading authorities to discover his body nearby, which could mark the first documented fatal bear attack in Florida's history.
  • Florida officials have urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid the area due to reports of black bears increasingly wandering into neighborhoods.
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abc Action News broke the news in Tampa, United States on Monday, May 5, 2025.
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