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Female brown bear seen killing and eating spring cub at national park
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jayce Bertrand, Jordan Gartner , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 30, 2026
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Key takeaway Park rangers identified the adult bear as 806 and noted that she had been caring for two cubs, including a 2-year-old named Biggie.
A disturbing incident was caught on camera at an Alaskan national park. A female brown bear was seen killing and eating a spring cub. The incident occurred at Katmai National Park and Preserve and was captured on a live feed.
Park rangers identified the adult bear as 806 and noted that she had been caring for two cubs, including a 2-year-old named Biggie. A third cub, belonging to another bear, was also in the area. The circumstances surrounding the incident are not fully clear, but it was caught on video and commented on by park rangers.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including video footage and commentary from park rangers.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 30, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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