Chunky one-ton Alaskan bear ‘747’ wins Fat Bear Week competition yet again

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. 747 led the polls by 10,000 votes against 901, a female bear who fiercely “defends her fishing spots from other bears.” Although 747 was mostly unaware of his great performance and status as an internet sensation, Fat Bear Week founder Mike Fitz said the tournament is a good way to educate the public on bears’ preparation for the winter. open image in gallery 747 has won Fat Bear Week 2022 open image in gallery The internet chose the chunky beast as teh stoutest at Katmai National Park “The votes are in- you’ve decided to upgrade to fish class & fly w/ 747!” the Katmai National Park announced on Twitter after the polls were closed on Tuesday. The park said that although 901 made a strong start in her first time competing at Fat Bear Week, she later experienced troubling tummy turbulence. Fat Bear Week started in 2014 and has become a fun annual tradition that spreads awareness about grizzly bears in Katmai National Park and their preparations for the long winter hibernation.