Oct 12, 2022 · On Tuesday, the internet crowned bear 747, a.k.a. “Bear Force One,” the winner of Fat Bear Week 2022. The estimated 1,400-pound giant is over 20 years old, according to …

Jun 29, 2024 · This summer, 747 found the strength to overcome and displace 856 but not Chunk. Might 747 feel the effect of his age? He is more than 20 years old and remains a very …

747 is one of the largest, heaviest bears that use Brooks River. He has a medium-brown coat with reddish shoulders. Early in the summer, his fur regularly sheds out in a erratic pattern and he …

Mar 9, 2025 · Bear 747 is a focal point of the wild ecosystem at Katmai National Park, primarily located at the Brooks River and Brooks Falls. He utilizes the unique geographic location and …

Oct 7, 2020 · Bear 747 was first classified and given his number in 2004. Since that time, he has grown to be maybe the largest and heaviest bear on the Brooks River. Although 747 has been …

Feb 20, 2025 · Now over 20 years old, 747 is one of the largest bears ever seen at the Brooks River. His stocky build and massive size make him easy to recognize, but he has a few other …

Oct 12, 2022 · For the second time in three years, the jumbo jet-sized 747 has been crowned champion of Fat Bear Week.

Oct 12, 2022 · Bear 747 beat out newcomer 901 -- and a ballot-stuffing scandal -- to win this year's "Fat Bear Week" competition. Park officials accused Twitter users of trying to stuff the …

Oct 13, 2022 · Bear 747, pictured here on Sept. 6, is a real 'bearplane' (in the words of the Katmai National Park's Twitter account) who's the largest bear known to use Brooks River.

Oct 12, 2022 · After a recount, a massive bear named "747," akin to the jumbo jetliner, was crowned the champion of Fat Bear Week on Tuesday. Fat bear 480 Otis with a fish, July 23, …