Excitement and Tragedy Mark the Start of Fat Bear Week 2024
As the leaves begin to change and the air grows crisp in Alaska, the anticipation for Fat Bear Week 2024 has reached a fever pitch. This annual contest, which celebrates the impressive size and health of the grizzly bears in Katmai National Park, opened its voting on Tuesday night, but not without a somber backdrop. Just days before the festivities began, a tragic bear-on-bear attack claimed the life of a beloved contestant, Bear 402, stirring both excitement and sorrow among fans and wildlife e...