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Tests link black bear killed by Florida officers

Florida man, 89, and his dog mauled to death by black bear in state's first fatal attack

An man and his dog were mauled to death by a black bear in Jerome, Florida. The 89-year-old man's death marks the first fatality attributed to a black bear in state history.

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Lab tests connect black bear killed by Florida wildlife officers to fatal attack on man and his dog

Officials say lab results have connected one of three black bears killed by wildlife officers in southwest Florida to a fatal attack on a man and his dog a day earlier.

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89-year-old man killed in Florida's first deadly black bear attack, FWC confirms

JEROME, Fla. (CBS12) — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has identified both the victim and the bear involved in the first deadly black bear attack in Florida’s history.

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What We Know About The Woman Killed By Alligator In Florida (Video)

Florida woman Cynthia Diekema, 61, was killed by an alligator on a canoe trip on Lake Kissimmee on May 6, 2025. While out ...

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Florida Tarpon Season In Full Swing: FWC Urges Anglers To Follow Best Practices For Conservation

Florida anglers are eagerly pursuing the mighty Silver King as tarpon season hits its peak across the state. In recognition ...

Can you shoot a wild animal on your property in Florida? What to know about wildlife, gun laws

Summertime means critters and nuisance animals are out and active in Florida. Here's a refresher on state laws around ...

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Florida woman was killed by gator as her husband tried to intervene, officials say

Cynthia Diekema, 61, was killed after the canoe she was riding in with her husband drifted over a large alligator, Florida ...

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FWC provides the dos and don'ts a person should know if they encounter a bear

the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has outlined steps people should take in case they encounter one. According to the FWC, since 2006, there have been 48 "documented incidents ...

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Alligator fatally attacked woman at Lake Kissimmee, Florida officials say

Wildlife officials said the attack occurred on Lake Kissimmee. A similar, though non-lethal incident happened in the same ...

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Hunting, fishing, hiking: What will be allowed at Creek Ranch in Polk County? And what won't?

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released a draft management plan for the 1,342-acre Creek Ranch ...

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Senate confirms wildlife commissioner who backed Split Oak toll road

Rodney Barreto’s new term as chairman of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission will run until January 2029.

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Mysterious origin of kangaroo roaming Florida revealed, state says. Man charged

The origin of a mysterious kangaroo found roaming St. Cloud, Florida, has been discovered, and someone is now facing charges, ...

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