Gentle giant Backpack wins Fat Bear Week 2026 | ABC NEWS
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After a week of fierce competition between the chonkiest bears in Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve, Backpack has been crowned Fat Bear Week champion. The non-profit running the long-standing contest announced that the bear, known for his peaceful nature, had won by more than 100,000 votes, just over 50 per cent of the poll, giving him a close win over Bear 910. #FatBearWeek #Backpack #Alaska #BrownBears Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia
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