Chunk, the 1,200-Pound Brown Bear, Wins 2025 Fat Bear Week Contest
In an extraordinary display of nature's abundance, over 200,000 salmon ascended Brooks River in 2025, drawing a massive influx of bears and humans alike. Among these bears was Chunk, a formidable brown bear who emerged victorious in the annual Fat Bear Week contest.
Chunk, also known as Bear 32, weighed an estimated 1,200 pounds and was a force to be reckoned with. His journey to victory was not without its challenges. A fierce competitor, Chunk's broken jaw was likely the result of a battle with another bear, a testament to the intense competition for food during the salmon run.
The abundance of salmon in Brooks River in 2025 was unprecedented, leading to a decrease in conflict among the bears. This bumper harvest allowed humans to fish alongside the bears, an unusual but welcome sight. The salmon feast also drew record-breaking attention to the Fat Bear Week contest, with over 1.5 million votes cast in 2025, a significant increase from its inception in 2014.
Chunk's victory in the 2025 Fat Bear Week contest is a symbol of the extraordinary natural event that unfolded in Brooks River that year. The contest, initiated to educate the public about brown bears' feeding habits, reached new heights of popularity, reflecting the public's growing interest in and appreciation for these magnificent creatures and their habitat.
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