Florida Fish and Wildlife is investigating after a man and a dog died in a suspected black bear attack on May 5, 2025, just south of the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area in Collier County.

This is the second black bear attack in Florida this year, both involving dogs. Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission data shows most bear attacks in ... elements Child care crunch in Naples.

"There are no recorded bear attacks on humans in Georgia, and no fatalities," the DNR wrote. "There have only been three documented fatal black bear attacks in the Southeastern United States." ...

While state data references black bear attacks, authorities have not confirmed the type of bear involved in the May 5 attack. According to the data, since November 2020, there have been at least ...

This is the second bear attack in Florida in 2025. While black bear attacks are rare, as the species is typically non-aggressive, there are chances when encounters could escalate. Now, as they ...