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Backpack Wins Fat Bear Week: The Cute Story Behind His Name

Sep 30, 2026 · 0:02:02

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Backpack the bear wins the 2023 Fat Bear Week competition.
He received over 5,000 votes in the popular contest.
Backpack earned his name from his habit of clinging to his mother.

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