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Fat Bear Week 2025: Champions and Contenders Face Off!

9/27/2025

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Fat Bear Week 2025 is underway at Katmai National Park, Alaska, running September 23–30, 2025.
12 brown bears compete, including defending champion 128 Grazer and her daughter 128 Jr.
Voting occurs daily in a single-elimination format, with fans voting online.
Notable contenders include 602 Flotato, known for his unique fishing style, and 32 Chunk, last year's runner-up recovering from injuries.

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Story summary

Fat Bear Week 2025 is underway at Katmai National Park, Alaska, running September 23–30, 2025.
12 brown bears compete, including defending champion 128 Grazer and her daughter 128 Jr.
Voting occurs daily in a single-elimination format, with fans voting online.
Notable contenders include 602 Flotato, known for his unique fishing style, and 32 Chunk, last year's runner-up recovering from injuries.