An 88-year-old man and his dog were killed Monday in what officials believe were two separate black bear attacks near the victim’s home in rural Collier County, Florida.⁠ ⁠ Officials investigating the incident say they know that one or more bears were involved, making this the first fatal black bear attack ever recorded in the state. The attack comes just weeks before the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will vote on a proposal to reinstate a regulated bear hunting season for the first time since 2015.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in profile for the full story 🔗⁠ ⁠ #florida #blackbear #blackbears #bear #bears #bearattack #wildlife #conservation #habitat #hunting #huntingseason #outdoors #outdoorlife⁠ 📷: USDA Forest Service⁠ Story by: alicejoneswebb