Florida Man Shoots A Bear In His Yard To Save His Puppy

Author Cort Freeman

September 6th 6:15 AM

A Florida man had to shoot a bear in his yard to save his puppy! That would be quite the scare letting the dogs outside and running into a bear!

We’ve talked about lots of surprise attacks in people’s own yards on Dave & Chuck The Freak. Remember the little girl who hammer threw a snake in an effort to save her pet Guinea Pig? People will do whatever it takes to save their pets. That includes shooting at a bear which is what a man had to do to save his puppy.

Florida Man Has To Save His Puppy From A Bear In His Yard

That would be a scary way to start your morning. Probably wouldn’t need that extra cup of coffee that day. The incident happened in Fort McCoy, Florida in Marion County. The man and his 2 dogs are both okay. However, the bear was shot and killed during the run-in.

According to Click Orlando, 31-year-old Jesse Tittle shot and killed a bear to save his puppy after letting his dogs outside around 5am. Legally, he has nothing to be concerned about because Florida recently made it legal for people to kill animals on their property if they’re defending themselves with House Bill 87. As a part of the law, shooters must notify the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) within 24 hours of bears being killed and they are not allowed to possess or sell bear carcasses, per Click Orlando.

It sounds like shortly after he let his dogs outside early that morning he heard the 2 dogs barking aggressively from a nearby yard. He called them over but one didn’t come back and that’s when he saw what was happening. He tells Click Orlando, “I noticed that it was a bear. I called the dogs, cand only the big dog came. Me and him kind of wrestled around here, and I was trying to hold him down. He wanted to go back because he wasn’t coming back,” meaning the other dog wanted to go back and help the missing pup! When Tittle saw the bear near his puppy he reportedly fired a warning shot to scare the animals but the shot struck the bear, killing it, per Click Orlando.

He doesn’t want to have to hurt any animals to protect his dogs and property and hopes that a better solution can be found. It sounds like seeing bears around his property is not an uncommon thing. Tittle tells Click Orlando about the bears he always sees around, “The bears are sitting on the porch waiting for you to push the door open. They’re breaking in the cars and windows to grab lunch sitting in there from earlier that day. It’s not the bears’ fault, but it’s not the people’s fault, either.” See a video report from News 6 on YouTube below.

5 Animals In North America That Could Kill You

Oh, America the beautiful. Across our wonderful continent of North America you’ll find amazing, adorable animals. However, you’ll also find creatures that are incredibly dangerous. Here are 5 animals in North America that could kill you.

Now, just because they can kill you doesn’t mean they’re out to do it. Yet, it means they have the possibility of doing so! So, it’s best to be aware!

5 Animals In North America That Could Kill You

Well, some of these animals you’re probably already well aware could kill you. However, some of these animals you might not know can kill you. Or, maybe you don’t know they’re actually around! Hey, like NBC used to say, “The More You Know.”

Naturally, there are many more than 5 animals in North America capable of killing you. There are countless. Some may be big powerful animals. Others may be poisonous. It’s important to know what’s out there. These animals could be lurking in your basement. They could be outside your home. Or, they could be all the way across the country from you and pose absolutely no risk of danger or harm.

Of course, when you only select five animals to talk about, you’re leaving a lot on the cutting room floor. So, you won’t hear about any sharks on the list. We know they can kill you. Additionally, jaguars, mountain lions, and American Bison didn’t make the list. That’s right. Bison can kill you, and they have! Not only are Bison huge animals, but they also have horns! Several ways they can take you out. It’s not just limited to a stampede.

Furthermore, I’m counting an “animal” as anything in the Animal Kingdom. They may be reptiles, amphibians, insects, and more. I’m counting them all as animals. I don’t want to hear that “technically, arachnids aren’t animals” or anything. Let’s just relax and have fun.

These 5 Animals Found In America Could Kill You

• Grizzly Bears

  Grizzly Bears are incredibly dangerous! They’re also massive. They have sharp claws. Additionally, they have very sharp teeth and brute strength. There is no shortage in the ways a Grizzly could kill you. They’re very popular up in Alaska and Western Canada.

• Alligators

  Alligators are dangerous animals. They’re ancient, smart, and deadly. According to USA Today, alligators have been responsible for 33 human deaths in the last 50 years. Not a great way to go. They’re quicker than you’d think. Then, sneaky, too! Uh oh.

• Arizona Bark Scorpions

  These small light brown scorpions are deadly! They have venom that is painful and potentially deadly. You don’t want to be stung by one of these. Note that they are nocturnal and are common in southern California, southern Arizona, southern Nevada, and parts of Utah and New Mexico. Black lights can help you spot them at night.

• Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

  This species of rattlesnake is endemic to the Southeastern United States. Of course, there are other common rattlesnakes found across the country that are also deadly. They like to live in upland dry pine forests, flatwoods, sandhills, and coastal maritime hammocks. Also, they are excellent swimmers! So, don’t try to get away by swimming. They’ll catch you! It’s said to be the most dangerous venomous snake in all of North America.

• Brown Recluse Spider

  The Brown Recluse Spider has necrotic venom. Their bites will often require medical attention. It is one of three spiders in North America with dangerous venom along with the Black Widow and Chilean Recluse. They’re mostly found in the Central United States. They are very dangerous and harmful to the older community and younger individuals. They’re typically between 6 and 20 millimeters.

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