Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Before officials exited the woods with the bear and then more pops came 30 to 45 minutes later Earlier they said they had put out bear traps as they continued to investigate the incident Officials said the dead bear was headed to Gainesville for testing of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said they were called to the property after his daughter reported seeing a bear kill Markel's dog about 7 a.m Responders found his body "a couple hundred yards away" as they searched He said Markel likely had been mauled earlier that morning FWC officials warned that the animal may remain in the area and urged residents to remain vigilant Officers are continuing to secure the area and Renaud said they'd continue throughout the night said that if the ongoing investigation confirms that the victim’s cause of death was mauling by the suspected bear it would be the first ever death by bear attack in Florida The Collier County Sheriff’s Office received a call at 7:07 a.m Monday in reference to a possible bear encounter in the 22700 block of State Road 29 in Jerome a rural area between Naples and Everglades City More than a dozen FWC and CCSO vehicles lined up with lights flashing along both sides of the two-lane State Road 29 for hours as law enforcement officers swarmed the property which is situated in a secluded area within the edge of the woods the May 5 black bear attack in Collier County is the second bear mauling statewide this year there have been at least 15 bear attacks in Florida involving the presence of dogs He was taking his dog outside when one of three bears struck his face leaving an eight-inch scar and other marks As the bear population grows as do human encroach on previously empty lands the state is considering culling the population The FWC had three virtual public feedback meetings in April for the proposed return of the bear hunt The primary objectives of regulated hunting are to balance species population numbers with suitable habitat and to maintain a healthy population The draft of the proposal that will be presented to commissioners is expected to be ready for public review by Wednesday The proposal indicates that 55 will be permitted for harvest from Lee The last black bear hunt happened a decade ago, but the planned 7-day hunt was shut down at the end of the second day after nearly 300 bears were killed The FWC estimates there are more than 4,000 black bears in the state (This is a breaking news story and has been updated with new information.) Editor Mark Bickel contributed to this report Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsJanine Stanwood Amanda Batchelor Brett Knese COLLIER COUNTY – There was an ongoing search Monday night for the black bear or bears that killed a man and his dog near Jerome in Florida’s Collier County Leer en español The 88-year-old man identified as Robert Markel vanished on Monday morning just south of the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area Markel’s daughter called 911 to report that she had seen a black bear mauling her father’s dog near a house off State Road 29 and she couldn’t find her father Officials later announced Markel’s remains had been recovered in a wooded area off SR-29 near Copeland The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission urged caution amid an increase in human encounters with black bears “We urge residents and visitors to remain vigilant and avoid the area,” FWC Officer George Reynaud said FWC officers remained at the scene throughout the evening two separate instances of what sounded like some sort of gunshots could be heard it took at least half a dozen officers to carry a bear out of the woods as the search progressed we don’t know if it was the same bear or multiple bears,” said Reynaud Copyright 2025 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved Janine Stanwood joined Local 10 News in February 2004 as an assignment editor Before moving to South Florida from her Washington home Janine was the senior legislative correspondent for a United States senator on Capitol Hill Amanda Batchelor is the Digital Executive Producer for Local10.com TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Closed Captioning / Audio Description Contact Us Careers at WPLG Terms of Use Privacy Policy Public File FCC Applications EEO Report Do Not Sell My Info 1.0 Host Exhibit Copyright © 2025 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC. Update 3:00 pmFlorida Fish and Wildlife says the man who was killed lived on the property where the attack happened They say it's the first deadly bear attack in Florida since FWC started tracking attacks "The bear involved may still be in the area," FWC Officer George Reynaud said "As our officers continue to secure the perimeter we urge residents and visitors to remain vigilant and avoid the area." Update 1:15 pmFlorida Fish and Wildlife just released a statement that says it's preliminary report found that a bear killed a man and his dog The FWC is actively investigating a suspected fatal wildlife attack The incident occurred in the area of State Road 29 and U.S just south of Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area Preliminary information notes that the attack resulted in the death of a man and a dog The animal involved may still be in the area as FWC continues to secure the perimeter we urge residents and visitors to remain vigilant Do not approach or attempt to track wildlife Law enforcement and FWC personnel are working to locate the animal and ensure public safety More information will be released as the investigation continues Original StoryThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are investigating a potential bear attack The Collier County Sheriff's Office confirmed to Fox 4 that they were called around 7 a.m about a man killed in a possible bear attack deputies could not confirm how the man died The victim was off 22777 State Road 29 in Collier County Fox 4 has a crew headed to the area to learn more FL – One person has been found dead in a possible bear attack Officers were on the scene and investigating it as an "active crime scene," Arielle Callender the public information officer for the South Region office of the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission The Collier County Sheriff’s Office received a call shortly after 7 a.m in reference to a possible bear encounter near a highway in Jerome Deputies arrived about an hour later and found one deceased person The officers are assisting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission with the investigation the May 5 attack in Collier County would be the second bear mauling in Florida this year While state data references black bear attacks authorities have not confirmed the type of bear involved in the May 5 attack It's not yet confirmed if the most recent investigation incudes dogs The man was taking his dog outside when one of three bears struck his face There are on average about 40 bear attacks worldwide, the animal foundation reported and between two to three deaths per year. The U.S., there is fewer than one death per year, according to the North American Bear Center are usually defensive reactions if a person is too close Florida wildlife officials had three virtual public feedback meetings in April for a proposed return of a state bear hunt A draft of the proposal to be presented to county commissioners is expected to be ready for public review by Wednesday The proposal indicates that 55 bears will be permitted for harvest from Lee The last black bear hunt happened in Florida a decade ago, but the planned weeklong hunt was halted at the end of the second day after nearly 300 bears were killed State officials estimate there are more than 4,000 black bears in Florida Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here these playful siblings have found a new life in the Texas Wild capturing hearts with their contrasting personalities and curious antics The one-year-old American black bear cubs — rescued after being orphaned in Montana — are the newest residents at the Fort Worth Zoo where they’ve quickly made themselves at home in the Texas Wild the siblings are already drawing attention for their contrasting coats and curious personalities: Cinnamon with her sunlit rust coloring and fearless energy and Raisin with the classic black bear look and a more laid-back approach to his surroundings Wildlife & Parks after losing their mother because of the cubs’ young age and growing comfort around humans returning them to the wild wouldn’t be safe The Fort Worth Zoo — already home to black bears since 2001 and backed by the kind of resources and staff experience that make this kind of long-term care possible — stepped in to provide a permanent home Their new territory is the Pineywoods & Swamps habitat which walks visitors through a series of Lone Star landscapes — from desert to forest and everything in between Cinnamon and Raisin wasted no time testing out their new surroundings: climbing logs and generally behaving like two toddlers on a sugar high American black bears (Ursus americanus) don’t always come in black Their coats can range from blond to silver the Fort Worth Zoo points out that even cubs in the same litter can be different colors — a detail on full display with this sibling duo What they do tend to have in common is a brown muzzle and an uncanny ability to adapt today’s black bears are omnivores who’ll eat just about anything: berries and occasionally the leftovers from a poorly secured picnic cooler capable of hitting 30 miles per hour and scaling trees like it’s nothing they’re mostly crepuscular — active at dawn and dusk — but bears living closer to people sometimes flip their schedules in search of easier meals Though Cinnamon and Raisin won’t be returning to the forests of Montana they’ve found a version of wild that works Surrounded by the careful balance of conservation and care they’re getting the second chance most orphaned cubs never do And judging by the videos on the Fort Worth Zoo’s Instagram feed — where the pair can be seen wrestling in water and inspecting every inch of their new home — they’re making the most of it “Providing a home for animals that are no longer able to live in their natural habitat is another way the Zoo remains committed to the care and conservation of all species,” the Zoo posted Sign-up for Fort Worth Magazine's newsletters to stay up to date with what is happening around town Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCOLLIER COUNTY (WWSB) - Florida Fish and Wildlife Officers are investigating after a man and his dog were found dead this happened in the area of State Road 29 and U.S 41 just south of Big Cypress Wildlife Management FWC confirms the attack resulted in the mauling death of a man and a dog Officials are searching for the black bear and are creating a perimeter The animal involved may still be in the area as FWC continues to secure the area FWC is asking people to be vigilant and to avoid the area The FWC does report that bear attacks are extremely rare. If you are to encounter a bear in its natural habitat, they have a list of rules you should follow. Click here to read more. Here is a list of documented black bear attacks in Florida since 2017 Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInJEROME (WBBH/Gray News) – An 89-year-old man and a dog were found dead in Florida Monday morning after a suspected bear attack The Collier County Sheriff’s Office received calls around 7 a.m was asleep inside his trailer when a bear got inside and attacked him the dog that was killed was chained to a fence outside Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are investigating the suspected fatal wildlife attack FWC agents killed a bear about 100 feet away from the home where Hill and his dog were found dead They shot and killed a second bear in the woods off State Road 29 in Jermoe FWC officials said they won’t know if either of those bears killed the man and his dog until DNA results come back Authorities believe this is the first time someone has ever died after being attacked by a bear in Florida WBBH contributed to this report via CNN Newsource Florida Fish and Wildlife is investigating after a man and a dog died in a suspected black bear attack on May 5  just south of the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area in Collier County At 7:07 a.m., the Collier County Sheriff's Office received a call regarding a potential bear mauling on State Road 29 deputies found one person and a dog had been fatally mauled The agency urged residents to be vigilant and avoid the area FWC officials said the man was elderly and the attack happened on his property FWC is investigating with assistance from the Collier County Sheriff's Office The man was letting his dog outside when it growled and ran back inside When the man stepped outside to see what scared the dog one of three bears a few feet from his back door gashed his face with its massive paw The wound left an eight-inch scar and other marks Black bears in Florida: Where they're often spotted, how to avoid them An elderly man and dog were fatally mauled by a black bear just south of Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area on May 5 The Collier County Sheriff's Office received a call at 7:07 a.m reporting the bear attack at 22777 State Road 29 in Jerome The incident happened on the man's property on May 5 in reference to a bear encounter at 22777 State Road 29 The bear attack happened just south of the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area in Jerome FWC's documented incidents of physical contact between a person and a black bear in Florida The use of lethal force to kill a bear if the person "reasonably believed that his or her action was necessary to avoid an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to himself or herself or substantial damage to a dwelling ..." Notification is provided to the FWC within 24 hours.One may not "possess or dispose" the dead bear or its parts.FWC disposes of the bear Can you hunt black bears in Florida?Florida is considering the return of a bear hunt to cull the population FWC had three virtual public feedback meetings in April for the proposed return of the bear hunt Black bears are the only species of bear found in Florida FWC biologists say there are about 4,050 black bears in Florida Adult male black bears weigh between 250 to 350 pounds The biggest adult male black bear in Florida weighed 760 pounds Adult female black bears are smaller than males usually weighing between 130 and 180 pounds The largest adult female black bear in Florida weighed 460 lbs An investigation is underway in Southwest Florida after one person and a dog were killed in a reported bear attack on May 5 It was the second reported bear attack in Florida this year, and it isn't the first time bears have been spotted in Collier County this year. A mother bear and her three cubs were spotted Jan ➤ What to do if a Florida black bear comes into your neighborhood One bear even closed a portion of Disney World's Magic Kingdom in September 2023 in reference to a possible bear encounter in Jerome in a secluded area within the edge of the woods One person and a dog were found dead at the scene Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials warned the bear may remain in the area and urged residents to remain vigilant and avoid the area The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating unincorporated rural area about 30 miles east of Naples and about 10 miles north of Everglades City The highway cuts through Fakahatachee Strand Preserve State Park to the west and Big Cypress National Preserve to the east According to data from the Florida Fish and and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Monday's was the second Florida bear attack in 2025. The first happened Feb. 15 in Silver Springs, located in Marion County in Northeast Florida Man injured in January bear attack in Collier County in 2018In January 2018, a Collier County man was injured when another female bear with young surprised him and his dog about 11 p.m Andrew Meunier was taking his dog outside when the dog growled and ran back inside Meunier spotted three bears standing a few feet from his back door He said a massive paw came down on the right side of his face before he finished turning his back on the animals It took 41 stitches to repair the 8-inch scar that goes from his hairline Wild bears are found in almost half of Florida Southwest Florida is among the "frequent" locations the FWC classifies where Florida black bears can be seen These areas are the core of the bear population where evidence of reproduction is consistent." Other frequent locations also include Central and South Central portions of Florida and the Panhandle FWC maintains an interactive public bear map where you can filter by several categories ➤ FWC interactive bear map displaying bear calls, mortality and bear captures The FWC estimated there are approximately 4,050 bears statewide. "A fed bear is a dead bear," the FWC said "Bears are driven by their need to eat and with a sense of smell that can detect odors over a mile away problems arise when bears gain access to food sources such as pet foods ➤ A new black bear hunt in Florida? FWC seeking public feedback, comments. Here's when "Bears are found throughout Florida and sometimes visit neighborhoods," the FWC said. "If bears can't find food, they will move on." Here are some suggestions, along with what is illegal, on living with black bears in Florida from the FWC: and birdseedSecure livestock with electric fencingBe aware of surroundings and walk dogs on a short leashIf you are having conflicts with bears MyFWC.com/AboutWhat can you do if a bear comes into your yard?If a bear comes into your yard first make sure you are in a safe area and the bear has a clear escape route Then "SCARE THAT BEAR." "You want to let the bear know it is not welcome in your yard or anything else that makes a lot of noise "The use of paintballs, bear spray, and sling shots are also allowed under FWC guidelines," the FWC said "If you encounter a bear at close range, remain standing upright, back up slowly and speak to the bear in a calm Be sure the bear has an obvious escape route Can you shoot a Florida black bear in self defense?Last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill saying Florida residents can stand their ground and kill threatening bears The Self Defense Act of 2024 went into effect July 1 If a black bear makes contact with you, fight back aggressively "People have successfully fended off black bears using rocks or someone who is harming bears or feeding them call the FWC’s Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-3922 There was some startling news May 5 as wildlife officials reported a black bear attack may have resulted in the death of a man and a dog just south of Big Cypress Wildlife Management This comes a little more than one year after Florida Gov Ron DeSantis signed what is known as the "Taking of Bears" bill or officially in the books as House Bill (HB) 87 The act provides an exemption from penalties for killing bears without permits or authorization under certain circumstances It passed 88-29 in the Florida House on Feb 15 while the Senate's version SB 632 passed 24-12 in the Florida Senate days later The bill's analysis says it would exempt people from any administrative civil or criminal penalties for killing a bear if: The person is believed that it was necessary to avoid imminent death or serious bodily injury to their self another person or a pet.The person did not lure the bear with food or attractants for an illegal purpose training dogs to hunt bears.The person didn’t intentionally or recklessly put their self or pet in a situation where they would need to use lethal force.Anyone who takes a bear must notify FWC within 24 hours it drew in heavy criticism from wildlife activists Defenders of Wildlife officials for the organizations stated that the bill's language could leave room for bears to be killed without them posing any actual threat However, some shared their support for the bill. In an interview with Politico, hunting advocate Lane Stephens said the bill would allow residents to feel assured they could protect themselves in their homes The FWC says if you encounter a bear at close range back up slowly and speak to the bear in a calm do not make any sudden or abrupt movements Back way slowly and be sure the bear has an obvious escape route." BYU FOOTBALL 11:38 AM | Updated: 3:46 pm BY MITCH HARPER Utah – BYU football continues to benefit from the coaching change at Stanford The latest example was BYU landing Stanford wide receiver transfer Tiger Bachmeier and QB Bear Bachmeier. They join Nusi Taumoepeau Stanford is currently coached by interim Frank Reich who will be in the role for only this season who coached the Cardinal for the past two seasons The Bachmeier brothers could have an impact right away at BYU in 2025 Let’s start with wide receiver Tiger Bachmeier The former class of 2023 signee was a four-star prospect he made an instant impact on “The Farm.” Bachmeier led all Pac-12 true freshmen in receptions (36) and receiving yards (409) in 2023 Welcome to the Family @tigerbachmeier 🤙 pic.twitter.com/0GDkzmFxEn — BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) May 4, 2025 he started six games and was a co-starter at receiver on Stanford’s depth chart He still made his impact felt as a return specialist where he had a 90-yard punt return for a touchdown against Cal Poly His impact on the gridiron sounds like the role former BYU receiver and reported Miami commit Keelan Marion occupied the past two seasons Tiger Bachmeier is listed at 6 feet 1 inch What a catch by Tiger Bachmeier 👏 pic.twitter.com/DR8DRn3aa2 — Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) September 24, 2023 Marion’s departure after spring practices was significant for BYU BYU has another receiver with college experience who could fill that void left by Marion Parker Kingston and Cody Hagen will be some of the top contenders to battle Bachmeier for the starting role Bachmeier could be used in BYU’s offense like former BYU star Puka Nacua BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick could utilize Tiger’s speed in BYU’s rushing attack That’s how Marion’s role evolved coming out of spring ball Bachmeier is a former track and field athlete who ran an 11.4 100-meter dash at Murrieta Valley High School BYU can use his athleticism in creative ways Tiger has two years of eligibility remaining in his college career Bear Bachmeier was a four-star quarterback prospect by the 247Sports Composite as a prep recruit in the class of 2025 He enrolled at Stanford during the winter quarter and participated during the first two weeks of spring practice for the Cardinal in a young quarterback unit before entering the NCAA Transfer Portal Bachmeier entered the portal and landed at BYU BYU’s offensive staff offered him as a high school recruit in the 2025 cycle but he went off the board early to the Cardinal Welcome to the Family @bearb47 🤙 pic.twitter.com/rRDOAJkuRL — BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) May 4, 2025 Now he’s off to BYU and has a chance to add to the backup quarterback battle behind Jake Retzlaff this fall Roderick was clear that the backup competition would continue into fall camp Neither McCae Hillstead nor Treyson Bourguet did enough to cement themselves as the clear-cut No Hillstead and Bourguet were in Southern California this past week That leaves Bachmeier with an opportunity to push for the job It’s a coveted spot as it lays the groundwork for what BYU does in 2026 after Jake Retzlaff’s eligibility expires this fall Bachmeier was a starter for three seasons at Murrieta Valley High the type of signal-caller Roderick’s offenses have experienced the most success with: Zach Wilson 👨‍🍼@MaxPreps @overtime @SportsCenter pic.twitter.com/XmVMdcMsWT — Bear Bachmeier (@bearb47) October 2, 2023 Bachmeier had 30 rushing touchdowns and gained 1,724 yards on the ground Bachmeier has solid measurables at 6 feet 2 inches and 225 pounds Bachmeier is the second-highest rated QB signee BYU has landed since Aaron Roderick joined the staff in 2018 So there will be expectations for him to be a potential difference maker so fall camp should be fascinating to see how he competes against Hillstead and Bourguet Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL Newsradio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU in the Big 12 Conference on X: @Mitch_Harper Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. It allows you to stream live radio and video and stay up to date on all of your favorite teams. Follow @Mitch_Harper – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating a suspected fatal wildlife attack involving a bear near Jerome in Collier County The incident occurred Monday near the intersection of State Road 29 and U.S just south of the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area Preliminary reports indicate that the attack resulted in the death of a man and his dog The FWC is working diligently to secure the perimeter of the area and is actively working to locate the bear and ensure public safety Floridians are reminded that wildlife can be unpredictable and caution is advised when in areas where interactions with animals may occur The FWC will provide updates as more information becomes available FWC says black bears are more active in Florida Feeding bears can make them lose their natural fear of people Dogs can trigger defensive behaviors from bears To avoid an encounter between a bear and your dog bang on your door and flip your house lights on and off to give the bear and other wildlife time to leave the area before letting your dog out keep your dog on a short non-retractable leash when taking them outside make noise and use bear spray or a water hose to break them up if available To learn more about bears and how to avoid conflicts with them, visit this FWC page, or click here for the BearWife program. Please contact the FWC’s Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922) if you feel threatened by a bear; observe a sick dead or orphaned bear; or to report someone who is either harming bears or intentionally feeding them Here are some other BearWise® Basics to keep in mind: Live in bear country? Follow this at-home checklist a screened-in porch or deck counts as “outside” to a hungry black bear Copyright 2025 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved Haley is a digital content producer for ClickOrlando.com and first started as a News 6 producer in October 2014 She's a graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelors of Arts degree in journalism She specializes in theme parks and lifestyle writing TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us / Follow on Social Media Careers at WKMG Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy FCC Applications EEO Report Disability Assistance Copyright © 2025 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group It's a black bear encounter that this tourist will remember fur-ever A Gatlinburg tourist found herself in a bear-y scary situation when she came nearly face to face with two black bears on April 26 The visitor was riding the Rail Runner Smoky Mountain coaster at Anakeesta when she spotted the black bears and began to record The bears came out of the woods and appeared just off the edge of the mountain coaster track the bears showed little interest in the human as she rode past This is not the first time a video of black bears near the Anakeesta coaster has gone viral The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the largest protected areas for black bears in the Eastern United States There are around 1,900 bears living in the area If you see a bear, don't approach the bear. Protect the animal and yourself by staying at least 50 feet away If you see a black bear in East Tennessee, though it might be undeniably adorable, do not approach it. 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attack has filed a lawsuit against the Triangle C Ranch near Dubois This smart and friendly elk has serious footwork when it comes to soccer © 2025 Montana Outdoor Radio Show All Rights Reserved RSS Feed Facebook Page YouTube Channel SoundCloud NewsBreak Profile Privacy Policy This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page please perform a WhoIs lookup on kobi5.com and contact the registered owner it can sometimes be less of a friendly forest reunion and more a heavyweight smackdown… A feasibility report using historical maps and ecological data is raising excitement: ‘It would be a slow process’ On the eve of the gold rush, California was teeming with grizzly bears – as many as 10,000 of them They were so popular that the Bear Flag Republic – a short-lived attempt by a group of US settlers to break away from Mexico in 1846 – used the animals as their mascot; an image that still adorns California’s flag The last documented sighting of a grizzly bear in California was in the spring of 1924 in Sequoia national park an inevitable question has hung in the air: could the majestic grizzly return to the Golden state New research says they could. Peter Alagona, an environmental historian at the University of California at Santa Barbara who led the feasibility report started researching grizzlies more than a decade ago As he pored over historical maps and ecological data he started to feel excited about the potential for the species to return “The extinction of grizzlies in California had not been inevitable by any means and their recovery is probably not impossible either,” he says “even though that’s the story people have been kind of telling for 100 years.” The California state flag on 2 December 2023 Photograph: George Rose/Getty ImagesAt 800lb (360kg) and standing 9ft (2.5 meters) tall the bears served as a powerful symbol for Indigenous groups and California settlers alike They were probably among the world’s biggest and most carnivorous brown bears a group that also lives in eastern Europe and Russia fewer than 2,000 grizzlies live in the contiguous US California could host more than 1,000 more Returning them to the state could offer numerous benefits including keeping herbivore populations in check aerating the soil with their digging and cycling nutrients which contributes to ecological diversity and health There are still many parts of the state that could support a robust grizzly population They pinpoint three regions: the north-west forest near the Oregon border the southern Sierra Nevada and the south-western region that includes the mountains near Santa Barbara Even after the animals disappeared due to conflicts with humans large areas of their former habitat remained the prospect is an exciting change to the narrative he has grown up with “But science actually shows that’s not the case “We’ve got the largest acreage of protected areas of any state California still has plenty of space for one or more populations of grizzlies I think that the question is really whether people are interested enthusiastic and willing to support this.” Alagona says it’s not the fault of the bears “The way we handle them and the way we live with them is the problem.” There are some areas where humans and grizzlies live together And any reintroduction effort would happen slowly Officials would start reintroducing a very small number of wild-born female bears from Montana Idaho or Wyoming into the most remote areas of habitat – probably in the southern Sierra So it’s unlikely that Californians – even in the future – would catch a glimpse of them “And then you’d learn and monitor and watch and let people know how it’s going and work with local people in the communities deliberate and careful process,” Alagona says Female 19-month-old grizzly bear siblings at the San Francisco zoo on 17 November 2004 wildlife program coordinator with the Los Padres ForestWatch an organization focused on protecting public lands Bringing back top-tier predators has a positive impact on the whole ecosystem in places from Yellowstone to South America Not only were the animals a keystone species in ecology they were also essential parts of cultural practices for Indigenous groups Some chiefs even kept grizzlies as pets and gifted them to other leaders “Native people and grizzlies had been forced to walk parallel paths,” writes Octavio Escobedo III “Although California has changed dramatically over the last century stories and history remain interwoven with the grizzly allowing us to remember and imagine what once was.” it will be up to the people of California to make this feasibility plan a reality remembers seeing the state flag since the time she was in kindergarten and thinking the bear was a symbol of what was lost – a ghost relic of times gone Be one of the first to try our new activity feed but had never before broken into Tahoe Time Ice Cream & Coffee Shoppe Need more bear stories? Starting on May 14, Backpacker will be partnering with Tooth and Claw podcast to bring you Bear Month a four-week celebration of the trail’s most awesome omnivores Stay tuned to our site and social media for more there’s only one thing on their mind: Finding a sweet treat Apparently bears aren’t too different a community on Lake Tahoe’s north shore a black bear broke into Tahoe Time Ice Cream & Coffee Shoppe and stole a three-gallon tub of cookie dough ice cream The fuzzy felon known by locals as Cinnamon meandered into the back door of the shop in the afternoon of April 27 while the employees were cleaning up and on their lunch break shop owner Beth Moxley caught a video of the lurking perpetrator and surveyed the damage Cinnamon left without inflicting much damage “Nothing that can’t be fixed,” Moxley says in the video as she examines the state of Tahoe Time post-incident wildlife officials opted to send her to a reserve instead No matter how tasty a scoop of cookie dough ice cream is bears are better off without exposure to human food When they become habituated and more comfortable around people there’s an increased risk of bear-human interactions and conflict Moxley spent the night in her car outside Tahoe Time more expensive damage if Cinnamon returned.) That means we all have the responsibility to secure our food and smellables for the safety of both bears and ourselves 9 Bear Safety Tips From a Bear Biologist I’ve Written About Human-Bear Incidents for Years. Here’s What I Wish People Knew. Grizzly No. 399’s Death Was Preventable. Here’s What Went Wrong The 30-mile thru-hike was the ideal trip for putting our backpacking and hiking candidates through the wringer If you’re wondering what a Teddy Bear or Fluffy Cloud latte could possibly taste like Biggby Coffee which has operated a Marysville location since 2020 and opened at 1750 Hilliard Rome Rd is opening yet another Columbus area location tomorrow Although Biggby Coffee is a chain with over 400 locations in the Midwest it definitely feels more like a “small town” coffee drive-thru this location of Biggby Coffee is drive-thru only Hours will be Mondays through Saturdays from 6:30 a.m (And in case you can’t make it to a location while the Fluffy Cloud is white chocolate with a fluffy marshmallow swirl.) Want to read more? Check out our print publications, (614) Magazine and Stock & Barrel. Learn where you can find free copies of our newest issues here Subscribe to stay up-to-date on things to do And while that's usually the case for every team's starting quarterback who spent the first overall pick on Williams in 2024 the Bears organization will be set back for a decade or more It's why GM Ryan Poles has dedicated so many offseason resources to building the roster around Williams and new pass-catchers have been added through high draft picks and mid-tier free-agency signings As a result, the Chicago Tribune's Dan Wiederer believes Williams has everything he needs to take off in his second season The Tennessean-USA TODAY NETWORK"Since last season ended — with a game-winning drive at Lambeau Field — the Bears brought in one of the league’s brightest and most proven play callers in coach Ben Johnson," Wiederer wrote "They fortified the interior of their offensive line with a trio of tough And the weaponry around Williams — DJ Moore D’Andre Swift and now Loveland and Burden — sure looks good enough on paper for the Bears to have a potent offense." The Chicago Bears haven't looked this exciting since Jay Cutler was under center handing off to Matt Forte and tossing dimes to Brandon Marshall Williams is far superior to the talent Cutler was and there's at least an argument that the combination of Moore and Odunze can put up numbers similar to Marshall and Jeffery What the Bears are lacking is a surefire stud running back but there's still time for an upgrade to be added in veteran free agency or for an unheralded rookie like Kyle Monangai to emerge as a late-round gem "For as many legitimate topics as we touch on during a busy offseason like this the most important conversation still centers around Williams," Wiederer wrote The answers should become more apparent over the next eight months The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER The brothers are transferring from Stanford and project to be key players of the immediate and long-term plans for the BYU program committed Saturday morning at the end of his visit He is a class of 2025 recruit who committed to Stanford out of high school and enrolled there this spring Both Bachmeiers elected to transfer in the wake of Stanford's dismissal of head coach Troy Taylor in March After visiting BYU coach Kalani Sitake's program in recent days For Bear, he is expected to be one of the backups for successful incumbent quarterback Jake Retzlaff in 2025 and compete for the starting job at BYU in 2026 Bear was attracted to BYU's open offensive scheme and a rich history of quarterbacks that includes a strong recent run under offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick He also referenced BYU's historical success which stretches from Jim McMahon to Ty Detmer to Steve Young "The ability to come in and win games and [Coach] Roderick's scheme and the pedigree of quarterbacks they have produced in history and recently is enticing," Bear told ESPN Tiger told ESPN he committed to BYU later Saturday He'll arrive at BYU having graduated from Stanford in two-and-a-half years with a degree in computer science Tiger will be expected to be an immediate contributor at wide receiver He caught 46 balls over two seasons at Stanford for 476 yards and two touchdowns Bear and Tiger are the second and third brothers to play major college football in their family. Their older brother, Hank Bachmeier where his college career concluded last year There is one more Bachmeier brother remaining: Buck Bachmeier will be a freshman in high school in the fall Beautiful, Blue-Eyed Babes! 35 Dog Breeds With Blue Eyes 11 Hairless (and Partially Hairless) Cat Breeds Why Is My Dog Shaking? From Over-Excitement to Medical Issues, Experts Break Down the Reasons Dogs Tremble BirdsAll BirdsCockatooChickenParrotThe 150 Best Bird Names Best Pet Chicken Breeds for Beginners (& Those to Avoid) Home/Pet NewsChow Chow Pup Looks So Much Like a Stuffed Teddy Bear People Can’t Get Over ItThis Chow Chow doesn’t even look real I can confirm that all puppies are adorable — truly I've never seen a baby dog that I didn't instantly fall in love with But even those of us who have puppy blinders on can admit that there are some who are truly on another level and the one in the TikTok video below most certainly applies Because when it comes to this Chow Chow puppy it's hard to tell if she's a dog or a teddy bear… We’re unable to load this content right now View directly on TikTok @bear_chocolatechowchow shared this video of their family's new puppy her resemblance to a teddy bear is unmistakable “I could never say no to a teddy bear like this,” and that basically sums it up From what I can tell after watching the videos they've shared of the new siblings together so far it looks like they're already getting along just fine Can we talk about how cute they are playing and cuddling together? View directly on TikTok It's always an adjustment to add a new puppy to the family Bear seems to be made for the big brother life She might be a bit messy when eating her treats but she'll get a little better at that as she gets older I have a feeling that her adorable face will make it a lot easier for her humans to clean up after her while she learns and grows 🐶 SIGN UP to get “pawsitivity” delivered right to your inbox with inspiring & entertaining stories about our furry & feathered friends🐾🐾 LLC and respective content providers on this website Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website The Cougars are adding a Bear and a Tiger to the fold Bear and Tiger Bachmeier are transferring from Stanford to BYU Former Stanford QB Bear Bachmeier has committed to BYU, he tells ESPN. Bachmeier visited the last few days and committed on Saturday morning. pic.twitter.com/nm6WXVuRqx The news came one day after Bear Bachmeier shared on social media that he went on a visit to BYU’s campus Thamel had reported that Tiger Bachmeier was also on the visit “There’s an expectation the brothers want to play together,” Thamel wrote Friday 📍 pic.twitter.com/Pq9X06gnU2 The Bachmeiers are the younger brothers of former Boise State quarterback and Cougars opponent Hank Bachmeier Bear Bachmeier held a 4-star rating from 247 Sports as the No 28 high school quarterback prospect in the country for the class of 2025 He enrolled early at Stanford and participated in spring ball with the program before entering the transfer portal in April “Bachmeier is an exciting dual-threat quarterback who can beat a defense with his arm or his legs,” wrote Greg Biggins of 247 Sports he’s built like a tank and can take off and run for big yards and does a nice job escaping initial pressure and extending plays “He can also beat you from the pocket and is a very competent thrower quick release and can throw form different arm angles He’s comfortable throwing rolling out to either direction a wide receiver who played the past two seasons at Stanford caught 46 passes for 476 yards and two touchdowns during that time He was also a 4-star prospect out of high school he’ll likely compete with McCae Hillstead and Treyson Bourguet to back up Jake Retzlaff in 2025 while working towards someday becoming the Cougars’ starting QB “The ability to come in and win games and OC Aaron Roderick’s scheme and the pedigree of quarterbacks they have produced in history and recently is enticing,” Bachmeier told Thamel Former Stanford QB Bear Bachmeier has committed to BYU, he tells ESPN. Bachmeier visited the last few days and committed on Saturday morning. pic.twitter.com/nm6WXVuRqx 📍 pic.twitter.com/Pq9X06gnU2 Dear Reader,Unfortunately our comment platform isn\'t available at the moment due to issues with our paywall and authentication vendor The California Highway Patrol was called to the scene of a vehicle accident around 5 a.m on Trenton Road and River Road near Forestville male black bear was struck and killed Tuesday by a vehicle near Forestville a California Department of Fish and Wildlife spokesperson the California Highway Patrol responded to a call that a white Chevy pickup truck hit a bear near Trenton Road and River Road The driver was traveling River Road in the early morning darkness when he struck the bear the bear was alive and walking around before it eventually laid down on the shoulder and died CHP officers alerted the state Department of Fish and Wildlife which sent a wildlife biologist to collect the bear’s body adding that a necropsy would be performed on the animal Fish and Wildlife personnel also collected tooth and genetic samples from the bear that will help to determine the bear’s age adding that the necropsy will confirm the bear died from injuries related to the crash the executive director of the Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue said the bear’s death highlights the need for wildlife crossings in Sonoma County She called the incident “tragic” and said she wants the organization to not only focus on rescuing animals but also on the “bigger picture” of conservation “Highways can be — not only a source of unnecessary wildlife deaths but they can also break up connectivity between wildlife habitats,” Kellum said Thursday in an email “This is where the need for wildlife crossings come into play and why we monitor the movement of collared wildlife roadkill incidents and other data to determine where placement of wildlife crossings will be most effective.” “We can’t put wildlife crossings everywhere so it’s important for motorists to always be alert and on the lookout for the wildlife that we share this state with as each species has an essential role in California’s unique ecosystem,” she said Contact Staff Writer Anna Armstrong at 707-521-5255 or anna.armstrong@pressdemocrat.com who was one of the heavyweights in Novak Djokovic's team in recent years and has been coaching Jannik Sinner since 2024 has revealed the feelings of the Italian now that his three-month suspension is over The coach stated on Sky Sports Italia that the number one was eager to get back on the court: "We are very happy We couldn't stand being without competitions anymore something that never happens to tennis players We have implemented a more long-term athletic program," Panichi asserted This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Marco Panichi, sobre la vuelta de Sinner: "Jannik ya no soportaba solo entrenar" Bachmeier signed with Stanford a few months ago When Stanford head coach Troy Taylor was fired in March Bachmeier opted to enter the transfer portal The addition of Bachmeier reshapes the future of the quarterback position at BYU that the transfer portal makes future roster planning more difficult than ever before BYU has mitigated some future risk at the quarterback position There is risk associated with relying on the December transfer window It's impossible to know which players will be available and what their eligibilty will look like Even if you find a starting-caliber quarterback there are unknowns in terms of fit within BYU's scheme and fit within the locker room That is a slippery slope to mediocre offense in the long run BYU would like to have players in the system for at least a year That allows the players to get comfortable in the offense and it allows BYU to evaluate whether that quarterback is truly capable of starting in Aaron Roderick's offense the Cougars had just three scholarship quarterbacks on the roster: Jake Retzlaff With Jake Retzlaff entering his senior season in 2025 the future of the quarterback position appeared to be either McCae Hillstead/Treyson Bourguet or a transfer quarterback that BYU could add after the 2025 season Even if BYU felt good about either Hillstead or Bourguet in 2026 they would have needed a transfer quarterback from purely a numbers perspective BYU has more options at its disposal and more clarity in the future and Bear Bachmeier will compete against each other for the backup quarterback job in 2025 They will also be proving to Aaron Roderick that one of them can become the starter in 2026 Hillstead and Bourguet will have the advantage in Fall camp with more knowledge of the playbook but Bachmeier will be given the chance to push for that spot throughout the season Don't be surprised if that battle extends into the season BYU can let that battle play out in practice BYU can evaluate the progression of those three quarterbacks If they have seen enough to feel good about one of them being the full-time starter they can go into the 2026 with the guys that were on the roster in 2025 BYU can dip into the transfer portal like they would have needed to do otherwise BYU has increased their chances of finding a quarterback of the future he will not be forced to play as a true freshman he will have all of his eligibility remaining and a chance to compete for the starting job McCae Hillstead is entering his second year in the program and he showed flashes of greatness during Spring camp he was the favorite to beat out Bourguet for the backup job Hillstead has big-play ability and he showed that as a true freshman at Utah State in 2023 That competition is exactly what BYU wants The Cougars will let the competition play out in 2025 and go into 2026 with a few options at their disposal CASEY LUNDQUIST Casey Lundquist is the publisher and lead editor of Cougs Daily. He has covered BYU athletics for the last four years. During that time, he has published over 2,000 stories that have reached more than three million people. The Chicago Bears welcomed eight new rookies to the roster in the 2025 NFL draft which included some potential impact contributors on offense under first-year head coach Ben Johnson Chicago's biggest selections were tight end Colston Loveland who the Bears lucked into in the second round They also added a pair of offensive linemen in tackle Ozzy Trapilo and guard Luke Newman as well as a sleeper in running back Kyle Monangai Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle recently discussed the team's new offensive rookies with ChicagoBears.com where he's impressed with what he's seen from them in college and how that could translate to the NFL Here's what Doyle had to say about Chicago's new rookie draft picks on offense: The Bears drafted tight end Colston Loveland with the 10th overall pick adding another weapon for Ben Johnson's offense Chicago believes Loveland is a dynamic tight end who will present mismatches for defenders "The versatility on both base and third down that was really the biggest thing that stood out," Doyle said he's a guy that doesn't ever have to come off the field if you don't want him to." Loveland grew up in the small town of Gooding he has some dog to him where he's barking at guys," Doyle said I can remember him finishing on the sideline multiple times and looking at the DB or whoever he just beat and just letting him know." The Bears landed a steal in receiver Luther Burden III who many had pegged as a first-round talent that went in the second round Doyle described Burden as "a weapon with the ball in his hands" and an "explosive talent." He believes Burden can impact the game in a multitude of ways "You can use him in a lot of different ways," Doyle said figure out what he does well and see if we can find ways to get him touches where he can impact the game We're just trying to build depth and competitiveness at each position They felt good about the value of that pick and the more guys that can come in and contribute for us OT Ozzy TrapiloThe Bears landed a versatile offensive tackle in Ozzy Trapilo in the second round and it sounds like he has the opportunity to compete for the starting left tackle job as a rookie Trapilo started at right tackle the past two seasons "He's really a high-level kid with high-level character," Doyle said "I feel really good about him maximizing all of his ability in the NFL "I think he's going to do exactly what we ask of him he's 'yes sir' or 'no sir,' so I think that relationship's going to be really good with [Bears coaches]." Luke Newman is the latest addition to Chicago's overhauled interior offensive line While he won't start right away --- with newcomers Joe Thuney Drew Dalman and Jonah Jackson leading the way -- he could develop into a contributor down the line Newman might be one of the most underrated players in this Bears rookie draft class "You watch him on tape and he's one of the best finishers as an offensive lineman in the draft," Doyle said "Being able to talk to him in my office and be able to give him that compliment "As you get to that latter part of the draft you're trying to find guys that are going to come in and compete lunch pail coming-to-work [kind of guy] and he's going to be great for us." While many expected the Bears to go running back a lot earlier they did eventually land a potential late-round gem in Kyle Monangai who Doyle described as "a guy who runs angry," in the seventh round Monangai has the potential to carve out a role for himself as a rookie as he competes with veterans D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson for carries "There's a lot to be developed there when guys run that way," Doyle said "He's a physical runner who's going to come in and do the dirty work and really going to add to that room and compete and that's really what we were looking for in that slot." Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy It’s official – the highly anticipated next season of The Bear has an official release date. FX and Hulu‘s fan favorite show receives a fourth season almost a year since all 10 episodes of season three premiered The Bear season 4 is slated to land in June A large black bear was spotted frolicking in a Connecticut backyard Video footage captured by Sarah Loving in West Simsbury shows the black bear enjoying her backyard by climbing up a slide and riding down it “Is he gonna go down the slide?” a man can be heard saying in the video While the bear slides face down during the first time can be seen snoozing beneath the swing set Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Black bears are a common sight in Connecticut, according to Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) with reports of bear sightings in heavily populated residential areas on the rise Wildlife agencies have also seen an increase in the number of reported conflicts with black bears who encouraged all residents to be more "BearWise" and aware of what to do if they encounter the wild animal The National Park Service and DEEP suggest keeping the following things in mind in case of an encounter: Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY Reach her at sshafiq@gannett.com and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7 Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates A bear cub may be roaming near a popular bridge in Central Park prompting a wildlife warning from Doylestown Township staff on Monday Officials say they were alerted to the possible sighting earlier in the day and immediately notified the Pennsylvania Game Commission The animal was reportedly seen near the bridge in the heart of the park—a spot frequented by families If you see the cub or notice any bear activity authorities ask you to call the Game Commission at 1-833-742-4868 but wildlife experts caution against approaching the animal “Even a small bear can be dangerous if startled or if its mother is nearby,” Game Commission representatives have previously said in similar alerts To learn how to safely coexist with bears, officials urge residents to visit BearWise.org I returned to photojournalism not just for work but because I have loved photography since childhood," said Palestinian reporter Sami Shahada Shahada lost his leg due to a severe injury he suffered in Nuseirat in central Gaza in April 2024 but he picked up his camera and returned to document the tragic events that have been unfolding in Gaza He will not let his disability stop him from working “It is impossible for me to leave photojournalism even if I face all these obstacles,” he said Ahead of World Press Freedom Day marked annually on 3 May which focuses on the role of media to highlight accountability our UN News correspondent in Gaza spoke with Palestinian journalists documenting the risks and personal traumas they face reporting from the war-torn enclave Since the war began following the 7 October 2023 attack by Hamas on Israel an increasing number of journalists have been killed or injured in Gaza as a humanitarian crisis has engulfed the enclave working amongst the rubble of destruction with colleagues and then the moment came when I was a witness to a crime that was perpetrated against me,” he told UN News carrying a camera in an open area and wearing a helmet and a jacket which identified me as a journalist That incident marked a turning point in his life now I need help,” adding that “I have the determination and persistence to overcome this new reality This is how we journalists must work in Gaza.” Journalist Mohammed Abu Namous is another of these journalists Filming with one of his colleagues in the rubble of a destroyed building in Gaza City he said: "While the world celebrates World Press Freedom Day Palestinian journalists remember their workplaces which were destroyed in the war.” “The minimum we need to carry out our journalistic work is electricity and the internet so we resort to commercial shops that provide the internet He believes that Palestinian journalists have been targeted during the Israeli occupation of Gaza and said that media workers must be protected “whether they work in Palestine or elsewhere in the world.” Journalist Moamen Sharafi said he lost members of his family in an Israeli bombing in northern Gaza but despite “the many negative impacts on a personal as he was due to live broadcast from the streets of Gaza City “We have become more determined to continue our work and uphold our professional values and perform our mission with humanity to the world,” he continued “in order to convey the reality of what is happening on the ground inside Gaza women and the elderly who suffer greatly.” Two months into a devastating aid blockade of Gaza food has run out and people are fighting over water amid relentless bombing the UN’s humanitarian affairs coordination office (OCHA) said on Friday.