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400-pound black bear struck, killed on Martin Highway, driver uninjured
Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk · As published by CBS12
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The bear weighed approximately 400 pounds.
A vehicle collision in western Martin County resulted in the death of a large black bear. The bear weighed approximately 400 pounds. The incident occurred on SW Martin Highway at the intersection with SW Warfield Blvd.
It happened on a Monday morning. Further details about the collision are available from CBS12, including information about the vehicle and its driver, who was uninjured in the incident.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: CBS12 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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