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The votes are in, and a new fat bear champion has been crowned in Alaska: 89 “Backpack.”
He earned his nickname by climbing on his mother’s back as a young cub 20 years ago, and won fans with his story of recovery after a leg injury in 2007.
washingtonpost.com
Fat Bear Week’s new winner is 89 ‘Backpack’
The adult male was hailed by fans for his gentle demeanor and “so much junk in the trunk.”
