Robert Markel, 89, was found dead near his trailer in Collier County, Florida, in what authorities believe to be the first fatal black bear attack recorded in the state's history.

Florida Florida man, 89, and his dog mauled to death by black bear in state's first fatal attack Robert Markel's remains were found about 100 yards from his home in Jerome ...

FWC confirms a 263-pound male black bear killed Robert Markel in the first recorded fatal bear attack in Florida history. Three bears were killed near the scene, and necropsy results confirmed one ...

An 89-year-old man and his dog have died in a black bear attack in southwest Florida, marking the first confirmed fatal attack in the state's history. Jerome, Fla., resident Robert Markel was ...

The victim was identified as Robert Markel, a longtime resident of the Jerome area. The wildlife commission previously said Markel was 88, but in an update on Tuesday said that he was 89.

When Sue Story found her grandfather's dog being mauled in her front yard and no sign of Robert Markel, she told authorities something was not right. According to an incident report from the ...

Robert Markel's daughter called 911 to report a bear attacking his dog. When first responders arrived, they found the 89-year-old's body nearby.

An 89-year-old Florida man believed to have been killed by a bear has been identified as Robert Markel. His body was found shortly after his daughter reported that she witnessed a bear kill Markel ...

The victim was identified as Robert Markel, a longtime resident of the Jerome area. Officials believe his daughter called 911 to report the attack, Reynaud said.

In early May 2025, 89-year-old Robert Markel and his dog were killed by a black bear in Florida. This incident marked the ...

Robert Markel's granddaughter told authorities she saw a bear maul her grandfather's dog but couldn't find him. Markel's dog was found mauled to death in the front yard.