An 89-year-old Florida homeowner and his pet dog are believed to have been mauled to death by a bear on the man’s property Monday morning.
The body of Robert Markel was found shortly after the victim’s daughter witnessed a bear killing the dog around 7 a.m. in a remote part of Collier County near Everglades City, according to reports.
It’s unclear when Markel was initially attacked, but it might have been hours before the 911 call was made, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said, according to Fox 4.
DNA testing is underway to confirm that a bear was actually behind the attacks, officials said.
