ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - In the world of Fat Bears, only one will be crowned king. And we saw a potential double-crown absolutely destroyed and left in the dust.

Sorry Fat Bear Nation, but we will not be seeing Grazer going head to head with her own cub (128 Jr. “Biggie”) in the competition to be the fattest bear. This rising star, who won Fat Bear Jr. earlier this year, didn’t have the votes to move on.

But don’t worry, some fan favorites are quickly gaining momentum. And we will see Mama Bear 128 actually enter the bracket for the first time this year.

We could see a three-peat of back-to-back bear champs. But, we could also see a come-from-behind injured player make a fairytale ending to being the Rotundest Bruin on the Brooks -- from our point of view anyway.

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So who was eliminated?

128 Jr. “BIGGIE”

She was hot off a winning streak -- but couldn’t turn her Fat Bear Jr. title into a Fat Bear Senior win.

This little gal got plenty of traction online for her prowess, and her abilities as the winner of Fat Bear Jr. a week ago today.

She was a spring cub in 2024, and captured many fat bear fans hearts with her regular naps high up the trees with her Mama Bear 128 “Grazer.”

How did she immediately matriculate up to the major leagues? Well ,because she put on an estimated 200 pounds this year so far -- and fished at some of the prime spots on the river.

Is she scrappy? Yes. Did she try to prove something? Definitely.

But she just couldn’t over come the 84,000 vote lead of bear 602.

Longtime fans will known this little one’s long history with FBW. She lost her brother last year, when another bear attacked.

This may be Junior’s last year with Momma. It’s possible that Grazer may push this rapidly growing cub out on her own -- but she’s had plenty of skill sharpening and her own successes to stand on.

Historically, FBW Winners breed FBW future winners.

We may be seeing a Stream Queen ascending to the throne in years to come.

901

901 will have some fans sad this year. She was already plenty fat by the start of FBW, which some hoped would give her an advantage.

But, even with her extra fat reserves, experience, and fishing talent -- she could not beat Chunk’s 108,000 votes with her comparatively small count of 45,000.

She lost her cubs in 2023, but she’s bigger and stronger this year. With another year of experience and weight, she’s poised to be a great mama with the next litter.

901 has unique ears -- sort of a triangle shape -- with golden brown fur.

FBW insiders say this one could be the mother of a new generation of top fat bears on the Brooks.

If you want to try and catch a glimpse of this haughty queen bear, look out for her bright spot on her left chest. Many people call it 901’s nametag.

Now, let’s talk about why so many 901 fans are a little glum today. She’s got spunk -- she’s got spirit -- and a very human sense of humor.

She likes to head into the human camps where she doesn’t belong -- sometimes going just to a point where humans can’t approach and nap. Therefore, shutting down some of the cabins and areas to the humans of Katmai.

What about our Winners?

32 “CHUNK”

This could be Chunk’s year, especially with so many fans showing support -- especially with his recent injury leaving him with a noticeable jaw. He’s not called Chunk just for fun either.

Chunk destroyed his competitor in the voting -- final tally -- 108,482 to 901’s 45,929.

Chunk really became a top bear on the Brooks last year.

But his most distinguishing factor is his busted jaw and injuries to his paw and shoulder jaw.

Many of the constant bear cam watchers say he disappeared for a time, and suddenly reappeared with that damaged jaw.

Still, he continues to hold his spot and eat the fish. He’s gotten many people cheering for him overcoming what could be dangerous for a lesser bear.

Getting fat with a busted jaw wouldn’t be easy any time, but definitely not during Fat Bear Week.

Chunk may be a great poster child for how bears change as they age and grow. When he was just a young cub he was a really goofy bear playing most of the time -- but the minute he hit his prime -- he was Chunk.

When male brown bears hit their prime in Katmai, they work their way up the hierarchy of bears in the park.

602 (FLOATATO)

He’s big. He’s new to the competition. But he’s already throwing his weight around.

Officially -- he’s 602. But in our hearts, he’s “Floatato.”

And he’s definitely got the votes. Floatato pulled in 117,284 votes to move ahead in the bracket, trampling 128 Jr.’s 33,271 votes.

Floatato, despite his unique name, has a very distinctive laissez faire approach to fishing the Brooks. He’s known for relaxing -- and changing his habits on fishing regularly.

Seasoned FBW watchers note that he likes to fish in the late-summer. He’s not your average bear, and goes after the running salmon when he feels the need.

Talking personality, Floatato is famous for his snorkeling -- where he dips his little bear nose under the water to search for fish.

It’s also one of the first years he’s hung around the river all summer. He’s made waves in Fat Bear Nation by rolling around in the river like a goofball.

One dedicated fan tells us that he’s been a delight to watch.

The inside track is that he’s at the Brooks for the vibes. He’s all about fun, napping fishing and allegedly lounging across the river.

But it’s still any bear’s fat to gain.

SO WHO’S NEXT?

For the Sept. 26 bracket, we could see a future sister vs. sister matchup -- with both 909 and 910 looking to move forward.

First up, we have the back-to-back fat bear champ 128 Grazer taking on 909. It’s 128’s first time in the brackets this year -- could she go all the way to a three-peat?

We’ve talked a lot about this massive Mama Bear, and how Grazer has captured hearts and minds worldwide.

But 909 isn’t to be trifled with. Not only is she a rotund bruin, she’s also got a dedicated fan base -- collecting the most vote totals so far this year for any bear thus far.

YOU CAN ALSO CHECK OUT OUR FAT BEAR WEEK HALL OF FAME FOR MORE ON SOME OF THESE FAT URISIDAES.

FAT BEAR WEEK has been around since 2014, when a Park Ranger used pictures to show how the bears grow in size for winter. It also is a way to help support the bear population and research at Katmai. Fat equals survival for these bears, according to the NPS. These are wild animals, not pets, and should be treated with respect.

The Katmai Conservancy has an Otis Fund which raises money during Fat Bear Week – the fund supports the park and preserve’s brown bears and salmon.

Avery Martinez covers water, ag & the environment for First Alert 4. He is also a Report for America corps member, as well as a member of the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk. His coverage goes from corn farms to hunting concerns, and local water rates to buffalo health.