The vast majority of the negative bear interactions stem from bird feeders and trash in yards, according to DEEP.

The bear’s cubs were also on the property. According to DEEP, the man sustained “scratches to the chest” and declined medical treatment at the scene. The man’s dog was unharmed.

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In fact, according to data from the FWC, 42 bear attacks have happened in Florida since 2006, with the most occurring in 2022 (8). Of those 42 incidents, a dog was involved in 28.

The bear’s cubs were also on the property. According to DEEP, the man sustained “scratches to the chest” and declined medical treatment at the scene. The man’s dog was unharmed.