Overview

• The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said the bear was killed inside the home and no injuries to occupants were reported.
• FWC law enforcement documented damage to exterior doors that was consistent with a bear entering the residence.
• FWC Bear Management staff plan neighborhood outreach and will monitor for any additional bear activity of concern.
• Homeowner Zeke Clark told local media the bear came through an automatic garage door, moved into living areas, and was shot in a bathroom out of concern for family safety.
• The home is in rural Lake County near DeLand, and officials urge residents to secure food and garbage, remove bird feeders, lock outside doors at night, and report concerning encounters to 888-404-FWCC (3922).