A Brooks Bears Salute to Jimmy Buffet...see description. Footage courtesy of Explore.org

[@geo_animalvideos]

Sorry all, big mistake while making video, the "89 Backpack clip" is NOT 89, I should of realized by the year of clip I found when researching, 89 is much older. That is a "Baby Backpack" but not THE Backpack. Thanks Deb (GA Bear) for the help! 89 Backpack did have the same behavior while a cub but not in that clip unfortunately. Sorry for mistake! ❤

[@taffyb4007]

No worries

[@coltonhill2646]

It doesn't matter, Geo. It's the point of it and it's still wonderful!

[@aubreycasler-qd1yl]

Loved every moment of it. Love the old music sound. I was so excited when I first got the notification that Otis has arrived at Brooks Falls. I am late by 2 weeks I watched and perhaps I was so entranced by the bears and Jimmy Buffet that I forgot to comment. Oh the music fits the brown bears drifting on the river, catching salmon and sometimes smuggling a fish.

[@justinmontgomery1084]

I enjoyed this short reel and it was very charming and a whoot to see all of the bears characterisation just doing their own thing,or like the one bear that was completely ready for a nap.😉

[@s44577]

So wistfully beautiful. Thank you for making this.

[@osonegro]

What a beautiful video tribute to Jimmy Buffet and the bears! Just what we need at the end of bear season 2023. Thank you Geo! 🤗🐻 🎶

[@gfc_in_the_oh9067]

I definitely needed this smile today. Amazing work, Geo.

[@williamgamblin3510]

👍👍👍👍👍👍this parrot head loves the vid and the bears

[@geo_animalvideos]

Thanks William, Ditto! 🙂

[@Grammyofboys]

What an absolutely beautiful video ❤❤❤❤ Thank you so much❤

[@starbear8792]

32, 409 and 410 waddling down the road made me chuckle. Thank you so much. And I really appreciate the labels with bear numbers and year, when possible. I don’t know how you do it! ❤

[@kathyburgreen]

Instant Classic Geo 🌟 Outstanding tribute Jimmy Buffet and our Brooks Falls Bears 🎉

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

Another GREAT one. (Love that the Chunk Roll made it in - HA) Thanks, Geo!! 💚

[@acewonder8006]

Another cool video, nice tribute, have a good weekend all.

[@geo_animalvideos]

Thanks my friend! ❤

[@toweypat]

Great footage! I love the little cub on his mom's back.

[@elizabethm9016]

Thanks Geo for this wonderful video! I just found it today, l love Jimmy Buffet's music and I fell in love with the bears at Brooks Falls this past summer. Such a nice tribute to Jimmy❤

[@zephyrk994]

Lovely tribute to Jimmy , I think he'd love it....

[@heatherday5681]

Thank you Geo🦜❤🐻Your talent to interpret & edit creatively knows no bounds! Perfect tribute to the treasured leader of the Parrotheads & our Bear friends🥰

[@geo_animalvideos]

Thanks Heather! I'm glad you enjoyed! ❤

[@crisam8vo]

Agreed Heather! & Hello! I'll miss everyone till summer! 🤗💕

[@heatherday5681]

@@geo_animalvideos will enjoy many many times, very special tribute & appreciated❤one for the ages among the others you've done❤‍🔥! Very moving🥰

[@violetg7315]

This is so great to watch. Diver had to be as fat as 747 and as tall as 856. He also lived to 35. I missed 410 so much. 32 after 409 and 410/fat bears parade was one of my favorites. Thank you so much!!

[@suel4269]

Thank you ❤

[@denisemaples-t2u]

Amazing!!

[@lilyd1010]

This is just wonderful. I saved it so that I can cry (loving tears) over n over again. LOL TYSM

[@geo_animalvideos]

So happy you enjoyed! 🙂

[@lanelles242]

How spectacular was this so enjoyed seeing some of the older photos, many photos certainly made me laugh out loud watching these beautiful bears be bears♥️ Thank you!

[@lynnebusson]

Wonderful, Geo. Thank you 😊

[@SCMesa]

Love this so much, don’t know how to express it 😭😭😭😭❤❤

[@girlboss7807]

Same same feelings 😭😊. Memories...👑🧸👑

[@geo_animalvideos]

Thank you, so happy you enjoyed it!! ❤

[@SCMesa]

@@geo_animalvideos love love love all your videos ❤️❤️ thank you for taking the time to Make them.

[@gerryquigley5030]

Outstanding👍👍

[@rickwendt3071]

Thanks beautifully done video & Tribute!🐻

[@lindacrowe4652]

Oh,how I love them! THANKS!

[@annmcadory8626]

Oh my goodness! This is wonderful.....but did bring tears of happiness and of sadness. Enjoyed immensely!! Thank you for your time spent to give us bear lovers so much!

[@brigittesworld]

Absolutely awesome. Thank you Geo

[@coltonhill2646]

You did it again, Geo! You made an absolutely wonderful Brooks River Bear tribute and brought tears to my eyes! Thank you so much for sharing this with us! You’re awesome!

[@geo_animalvideos]

Awe Thanks! Brings me joy knowing this, only reason I do! 🙂

[@crisam8vo]

Another Geo classic! 🦜🐻🎵❤ Thank you! 💗

[@theck672]

Really wonderful video! We know it takes a lot of work to put together and we appreciate all you do. I’m new to bear cams & it is nice to see so many bears from different years. Such a rich history.

[@nunyabiz-]

Great phrase " rich history" - & so true! 🧡

[@ManyaP64]

This is lovely - thank you so much for including the bear legends that were around before I became an avid watcher. ❤

[@CynthiaEllis21]

I can’t imagine how long it took you to put this together. You are quite talented @Geo! Thank you so much. And like I said in chat yesterday: the “occupational hazard” was perfect!!! ❤

[@greeneyedbandit1963]

❤😊 that was awesome . Thanks

[@barbaraevans6191]

Thank you. Love it ❤

[@patriciakay1637]

Thank-you so much Geo for this beautiful piece. Talk about tugging at one's heart strings! Oh June, please come soon and I hope you bring Otis with you when you arrive! ♥👑🐻

[@geo_animalvideos]

Yes!! Cannot wait for June! Glad you enjoyed 🙂

[@sheilathailand1903]

This is Beautiful....

[@psycho4agY]

Thank you for another beautiful video!❤❤❤

[@taffyb4007]

Well done Geo! 👏

[@jacksmom8335]

This is awesome 👏 ❤

[@geo_animalvideos]

Thank you 🙂

[@jenniferb2164]

This is beautiful! Thank you. It has been a sometimes sad season and a happy season. Can't wait until next season to see what it brings. Rip Jimmy and all the bears no longer here. May all the bears have a safe hibernation and be back next season. ❤

[@geo_animalvideos]

For sure Jennifer! Some ups and downs, can't wait for spring already!! ❤

[@LilacForest66]

This is so,so beautiful. As a newcomer to the cams for the last 2 months, I appreciate seeing footage of bears from past years. I guess I know how Backpack got his nickname!!😊 Did Holly ride him around like that a lot?

[@geo_animalvideos]

Quite a bit from my understanding due to a paw injury that he eventually fully recovered from. It was Holly's first known liter which is even more impressive! Just to cute how he would ride her back, there's other footage of the same from that season 🥰

[@LilacForest66]

@greekghost69 thanks for your reply and telling me some of the history. I appreciate it 😀🐻

[@SilvernBlacky]

Thank you Geo,just love this kind of peaceful music where you feel someones heart and soul in their words. Enjoyed the many bears I never saw before, and little backpack riding Hollys back stole my heart. Thank you for creating a feeling in each and every video you do. Lot going on in the world today and we just need this escape..❤

[@geo_animalvideos]

Appreciated! Glad it brings a smile to peoples faces! I know little backpack stole mine too! ❤

[@srvntlilly]

I've been watching for two years. This was so awesome to be able to see the legends, the ones that I heard about, but never got to see. Backpack was so adorable. Guess I see where he got his name, lol. Was 410 Beadnose's brother? He was humongous! So cool to see the three of them all together. And it was wonderful to see Otis, young and roly poly. ❤ I loved this! Thanks so much. 😊

[@geo_animalvideos]

410 was one of the largest Females to visit the falls. No relation to 409 Beadnose, she was a pretty awesome Bear that was well habituated to human activity, would sleep right below platform etc. More info: katmai-bearcams.fandom.com/wiki/410_(aka_175_%26_014)_(aka_Four-Ton,_Cubless_%26_Chowmane) I'm glad you enjoyed it! ❤

[@srvntlilly]

@@geo_animalvideos Holy moley, that is one big female. Wow! 😮 Edit: Four Ton 😂

[@lemondropkid6175]

You even picked the right font! Well done!💐

[@Behumblesitdown420]

This video will mean a lot to many people. The song also holds a special place in my heart and it's so cool to see our bears in your tribute. Very cool, thank you once again Geo, such a great video. RIP Jimmy... rest well Katmai bears, can't wait to see the stories carry on in June. 🐻

[@geo_animalvideos]

Thank you, definitely a special song to me! Started when he passed, we lost a legend! ❤ Yes, can't wait either!

[@caroldresser4843]

Hi, just wanted to correct my mistake. I accidently hit the dislike button and not the like button. I love seeing all theold footage from years ago. I just discovered Katmai two years ago. I really love the "vintage" stuff like backpack on Holly's back. Great music as always. Carol (denvercdw)_mod

[@geo_animalvideos]

No worries Carol it doesn't show dislikes lol. I am glad you enjoyed! Yeah really loved that clip of backpack! I wasn't watching live back then, it's fun researching clips for the videos. 🙂

[@Otisbear480]

We need more Otis Otis Otis