Elderly man, 89, and his dog killed in brutal black bear attack in Florida as lab workers make grisly discovery

AN 89-year-old man and his beloved dog were mauled to death in a horrifying black bear attack in southwest Florida that led lab workers to a grisly discovery.

The gruesome scene unfolded early Monday morning when Robert Markel and his pet were killed near his camper home in the remote town of Jerome.

GettyAn elderly man and their dog were mauled to death in a horror black bear attack (stock image)[/caption] NBCWildlife officials at the scene capturing the black bear for further...