The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has concluded its initial investigation into what is now confirmed be the first fatal black bear attack in the state.

Investigators said the remains of 89-year-old Robert Markel were found about 100 yards from his home in rural Jerome. They found evidence that “a physical encounter” occurred between a bear and Markel;

Florida wildlife officers have killed three black bears following a fatal attack on an elderly man and his dog near Naples.