Dr. Stern: Assists Florida’s bear attack case

Black bear
Black bear in the forest. Stock photo by Aaron Brewer

The University of Florida Veterinary Forensic Sciences Lab played a crucial role in solving the case of the first fatal bear attack ever recorded in Florida. WINK News reporter Amy Galo got an inside look at how scientists identified the bear responsible for the attack in Collier County. “We’re dealing with sometimes high profile cases, sometimes we’re dealing with criminal cases,” said Professor Adam Stern of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.

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