JEROME, Fla. (WFLA) — A deadly bear encounter that took the lives of a man and a dog Monday morning prompted an in depth investigation and an urgency to seize the bear.
Now, officers mentioned two bears have been killed and faraway from the realm, based on a report from NBC affiliate WBBH.
The incident occurred simply after 7 a.m. in Jerome, south of Large Cypress Wildlife Administration Space, when the sufferer’s daughter referred to as 911 to report the encounter after seeing the useless canine, Florida Fish and Wildlife officers mentioned in Monday’s press convention.
The sufferer, recognized as Collier County resident Robert Markel, 89, was discovered useless, almost 100 yards away from the canine. As of Monday afternoon, FWC officers have been uncertain if the identical bear attacked or have been from a number of bears, because the deaths occurred at separate occasions.
Involved that the bear was nonetheless within the space, 4 stay bear traps have been deployed that afternoon.
On Tuesday morning, FWC confirmed to WBBH that two bears have been faraway from the realm.
“Out of an abundance of warning, we urge residents and guests to stay vigilant and keep away from the realm. Don’t method or try to trace wildlife,” authorities informed WFLA.com on Monday.
WBBH mentioned this may be the primary lethal bear assault in Florida’s historical past.
The FWC says that if a bear is threatening the security of people or animals or inflicting property harm, contact wildlife officials. When bears really feel threatened, they are going to moan, blow, huff, or stomp the bottom, displaying you they’re uncomfortable and want house. To be taught extra about bear encounters, click here.
This incident stays an lively investigation. WFLA.com has reached out to the FWC for extra data.
