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"Backpack" crowned winner of 2026 Fat Bear Week
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September 30, 2026
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Explore Today's NewsAfter a week of voting, "Backpack" was crowned the winner of this year's Fat Bear Week. He defeated last year's champion, "Chunk," in the final round. Mike Fitz, resident naturalist for Explore.org, joins CBS News to discuss.
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