Man, dog die after encountering bear in Collier County

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COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – A antheral has died aft encountering a carnivore successful Collier County, Gulf Coast News reported Monday.

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According to the quality outlet, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office was notified soon aft 7 a.m. that a antheral was recovered dormant successful a wooded country disconnected State Road 29 adjacent Copeland, northbound of Everglades City.

“The FWC is actively investigating a suspected fatal wildlife attack, that’s been reported to impact a bear, adjacent Jerome successful Collier County,” the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission told Local 10 News successful an email. “The incidental occurred successful the country of State Road 29 and U.S. 41, conscionable southbound of Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area.”

FWC officials said the antheral and a canine were killed successful the evident attack.

“The carnal progressive whitethorn inactive beryllium successful the country arsenic FWC continues to unafraid the perimeter,” officials said. “Out of an abundance of caution, we impulse residents and visitors to stay vigilant, and debar the area. Do not attack oregon effort to way wildlife. Law enforcement and FWC unit are moving to find the carnal and guarantee nationalist safety.”

No different details were instantly released.