Florida wildlife officers have killed three black bears following a fatal attack on an elderly man and his dog near Naples.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Collier County Sheriff's Office responded and have ... "People have successfully fended off black bear attacks using rocks, sticks ...

A man and a dog were killed by a black bear in Collier County, Florida on May 5, 2025. This is the second black bear attack in Florida this year, both involving dogs. Florida Fish ...