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marmar

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Thu Dec 2, 2021, 09:42 AM Dec 2021

Florida man accused of deliberately killing black bear and her cub


SEBRING, Fla. — (AP) — A Florida man is accused of fatally shooting a black bear and one of her cubs, officials said.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said in a news release sent Tuesday that 43-year-old John Falango shot the bears in the Sun ‘n Lake community in Sebring on Oct. 26.

Falango faces four charges, wildlife officials said. The state attorney’s office is prosecuting the case.

“Our officers work tirelessly to protect Florida’s natural resources, and this egregious violation serves as a reminder of why our work is so important,” said Col. Roger Young. “The deliberate shooting of these two bears is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.” ..........(more)

https://www.wftv.com/news/local/florida-man-accused-deliberately-killing-black-bear-her-cub/G7WIQ2WTBBCIFIYS5LYGKIDIQE/




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Florida man accused of deliberately killing black bear and her cub (Original Post) marmar Dec 2021 OP
He should claim self defense.... viva la Dec 2021 #1
Yep it's Florida there is an open season on humans. " I felt threatened" nt doc03 Dec 2021 #2
Asshole Bayard Dec 2021 #3
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