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A dog was found dead near Markel's body. Investigators also said there were signs that a bear had entered Markel's home. FWC began searching the area for the bear responsible for the deadly attack.

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — An alligator killed a Florida woman after tipping over a canoe she and her husband were paddling, which investigators say appeared to be an accidental encounter.