A recent fatal black bear attack in rural Collier County has brought the complexities of human-wildlife coexistence into sharp focus, marking a tragic first in Florida's recorded history. The incident,

The attack occurred in a rural area east of Naples, just south of Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, authorities said.

The last documented black bear attack in Collier County happened Jan. 9, 2018, when a black bear attacked a man in his North Naples yard.