On May 5, a bear apparently mauled a Collier County man and his dog to death. Has this happened before? How can you protect yourself?

The authorities received a report on Monday about a bear encounter in an unincorporated part of Collier County just north of Everglades City, Fla.

The BriefAuthorities are searching for a black bear that killed a man and his dog near Naples.The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission warns the bear may still be in the area.Details remain unclear, but officials urge the public to avoid the rural scene of the attack.