Voting for Fat Bear Week in Katmai National Park was delayed after a bear attack left one competitor dead. The attack was captured on live webcams set up in the park. Fat Bear Week is an annual celebration of bears bulking up before hibernation. Voters choose the fattest bear, with survival being a key factor in determining the winner. This year, eight bears are competing in the first round, with some bears receiving byes. Competition is fierce, with some bears having tragic backstories, such as losing cubs to predators. The final round will determine the fattest bear of the season, with the winner being declared on Fat Bear Tuesday. Voting will continue until Tuesday, with the largest bear being crowned the winner.
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Alaska’s Fat Bear Week Opens Voting Following Fatal Attack on Contestant
