"Alaska National Park Prepares for Fat Bear Week's Fattest Bear Selection"
Fat Bear Week, an annual event at Katmai National Park in Alaska, celebrates the brown bears along Brooks River who have been fattening up all summer to survive winter hibernation. The event features a bracket-style competition where fans worldwide vote for their favorite bear. Last year's event was marred by a spam campaign attempting to name a false winner. This year's contestants will be announced on October 2, with voting taking place from October 4 to October 10. The winner will be announced on October 10 and given a "hero's send off into hibernation."