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88-year-old man and dog killed in bear attacks in Florida: Officials
ABC News ^ | May 5, 2025 | Meredith Deliso

Posted on 05/05/2025 5:12:39 PM PDT by McGruff

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To: TermLimits4All
You must have never watched Gentle Ben back in the 60's.
Dennis Weaver and Clint Howard, and Ben.

21 posted on 05/05/2025 6:36:41 PM PDT by Waverunner
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To: McGruff

I thought they only had alligator attacks in Florida.


22 posted on 05/05/2025 6:46:00 PM PDT by Revel
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To: TermLimits4All

I live basically city life. You probably enjoy outdoor life of hunting more. Beach does get mundane quickly.


23 posted on 05/05/2025 6:46:46 PM PDT by Bobbyvotes (I am in mid-80's and I am not gonna change my opinions.. etc. )
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To: kanawa

Bear fatality PING !


24 posted on 05/05/2025 7:05:48 PM PDT by Candor7 (Ask not for whom the Trump Trolls,He trolls for thee!<img src="" width=500</img><a href="">tag</a>) )
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To: Paladin2

Grizzly are much further North and West.


25 posted on 05/05/2025 7:20:12 PM PDT by desertsolitaire
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To: TermLimits4All

We have rethought our fascination with living on/near the beach full time. I’m from there, and parts of me would love to move back to my home state. Alligators and bears are at the top of my *cons* vs *pros* list.

Tell your wife, it often looks like the grass is greener on the other side. Here’s the truth. The grass is just green, not greenER.

You can go to the beach as often as you’d like. It’s still less expensive to live where you currently live. Why not try renting for a few months (in the heat of the summer) and see if it still floats her boat?

There’s a reason why snowbirds go back to the North. They don’t really want to live there ALL YEAR LONG.

I say this as a native who has tons of family down there. My whole family is still there, and I miss them, but I think I’m only going back for visits.


26 posted on 05/05/2025 7:20:36 PM PDT by FamiliarFace (I got my own way of livin' But everything gets done With a southern accent Where I come from. TPetty)
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To: desertsolitaire

Good, but that doesn’t fix the gator [and other toxic critter] problems.

No way am I moving to a place that is, on average, 12 ft. above sea level.


27 posted on 05/05/2025 7:24:48 PM PDT by Paladin2 (YMMV)
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To: TermLimits4All

Sand should be readily available.

Ersatz Palms are likely available at some price......

I’d go for the simulation....


28 posted on 05/05/2025 7:28:34 PM PDT by Paladin2 (YMMV)
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To: scott7278

Can’t stand bears. Poor man and dog. Not a good way to go.


29 posted on 05/05/2025 8:11:49 PM PDT by kelly4c
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To: TermLimits4All

Lots of Sand...
For my EX.


30 posted on 05/05/2025 8:14:16 PM PDT by Big Red Badger (ALL Things Will be Revealed !)
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To: Paladin2

Yes, only black bears just like in GA but they are very unpredictable.


31 posted on 05/05/2025 8:42:14 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: Angelino97
OK, how about a bear versus a python?

32 posted on 05/05/2025 8:54:09 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and His mercy endures forever. — Psalm 106)
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To: McGruff

I’m sorry but Florida has BEARS?!


33 posted on 05/05/2025 9:02:13 PM PDT by playindatrumpcard
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To: McGruff

Had our first bears of the year 26 April, sow and 2 cubs about a year old .last years cubs. Had 2 show up again last night. Beautiful animals and fun to watch.


34 posted on 05/06/2025 4:45:22 AM PDT by maddog55 (The only thing systemic in America is the left's hatred of it!)
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To: tumblindice

Sounds like a movie.:)


35 posted on 05/06/2025 4:50:41 AM PDT by fatima
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To: McGruff

what set off the bears to attack?


36 posted on 05/06/2025 5:39:01 AM PDT by chopperk (airhiger)
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To: chopperk

Hunger ,,,after a Good Hibernation.
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I’m always cranky till my morning coffee.


37 posted on 05/06/2025 7:46:56 AM PDT by Big Red Badger (ALL Things Will be Revealed !)
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