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

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 Florid

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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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Alligator attacks in Florida are rare: FWC

After a woman was killed by an alligator while she was canoeing with her husband in central Florida, questions remain on ...

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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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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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Florida bear attack: Social media voices provide range of takes on humans vs. wildlife

The incident occurred days before Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission plans to discuss a potential bear hunt. Social media users expressed condolences, debated habitat loss due to ...

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Florida wildlife officials have insufficient scientific data to support bear hunt | Opinion

Last December, staff at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) provided a presentation on their ...

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Can I shoot an alligator in my yard? Florida wildlife laws to know

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) operates a Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program (SNAP) to handle alligator removals. Running in a straight line is the recommended escape ...

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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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