Backpack Bear Claims 2026 Fat Bear Week Title in Alaska

Backpack Bear Claims 2026 Fat Bear Week Title in Alaska

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The Guardian reported that Backpack, a 20-year-old brown bear, won the 2026 Fat Bear Week title at Katmai National Park on 29 September, edging out Bear 910 by about 5,000 votes. PBS had earlier noted that Bear 910 and Backpack were the two remaining contenders with voters set to decide the heavyweight champion and CBS later confirmed that Backpack secured the title after a close final round.

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Bear 910 Backpack nonprofit organizing Fat Bear Week Katmai National Park and Preserve

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Katmai National Park and Preserve Brooks River Alaska

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September 30, 2026
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Backpack Bear Wins Alaska's Fat Bear Week After Narrow Vote
Backpack Bear Wins Alaska's Fat Bear Week After Narrow Vote

The Guardian • 30 Sep 14:49

Backpack, a 20-year-old brown bear known for frequenting a rock on the Brooks River, secured the Fat Bear Week title at Katmai National Park by a margin of about 5,000 votes.

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Backpack Wins Alaska’s Fat Bear Week After Receiving Over 100,000 Votes
Backpack Wins Alaska’s Fat Bear Week After Receiving Over 100,000 Votes

NBC News • 30 Sep 10:34

Backpack, a male brown bear known as Bear 89, was declared the winner of Fat Bear Week in Katmai National Park, beating Bear 910 with more than 100,000 votes.

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Backpack Bear Wins 12th Annual Fat Bear Week in Alaska
Backpack Bear Wins 12th Annual Fat Bear Week in Alaska

aljazeera.com • 30 Sep 07:09

Backpack, a male brown bear known as Bear 89, secured the Fat Bear Week title in Katmai National Park with over 100,000 online votes, edging out Bear 910.

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Backpack Wins Fat Bear Week 2026 After Close Vote
Backpack Wins Fat Bear Week 2026 After Close Vote

CBS News • 30 Sep 01:14

Backpack secured the 2026 Fat Bear Week title at Katmai National Park, edging out bear 910 by a narrow margin in the final round.

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Backpack crowned Fat Bear Week 2026 champion in Katmai
Backpack crowned Fat Bear Week 2026 champion in Katmai

Alaska Public Media • 30 Sep 01:06

Backpack, a 20-year-old brown bear known for riding on his mother’s back, won the 2026 Fat Bear Week contest after receiving roughly 5,000 more votes than the runner-up.

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September 29, 2026
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Bear 910 and Backpack Face Off in Final of Alaska's Fat Bear Week
Bear 910 and Backpack Face Off in Final of Alaska's Fat Bear Week

PBS • 29 Sep 20:18

Bear 910 and Backpack are the two remaining contenders in the 12th annual Fat Bear Week contest, with voters set to decide the heavyweight champion of Katmai National Park on Tuesday.

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