Florida man, 89, and his dog mauled to death by black bear in state’s first fatal attack
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on Friday confirmed a man and his dog were mauled to death by a black bear in Jerome — marking the first fatal black bear attack in state history. Family members reported 89-year-old Robert Markel missing from his home and “signs of recent disturbances” that could have…

