| Source | ABC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Sept. 30, 2026, 1 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Sept. 30, 2026, 1 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://abc7chicago.com/story/gentle-giant-backpack-declared-winner-alaskas-fat-bear-week/19892352/ |
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After a week of fierce competition, Backpack emerged victorious as Fat Bear Week
champion, the heftiest bear of Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve.
The nonprofit running the longstanding contest announced that the bear, known
for his pacifist nature, was the winner Tuesday with more than 10...