Otis through the years. Footage courtesy of explore.org

[@geo_animalvideos]

The clip with 503? is actually Bear #68 identified by one of our bear cam viewers, thanks Jay.

[@GiovannaFogliarino-pg3xb]

Ecco perché sono così grassi si rimpinzano di salmoni

[@ОльгаГлазьева-м1ч]

Что то его не видно 1:10

[@lindasturm699]

This year hasn't been the same without you sweet Otis. You will always be forever in our hearts. You are forever the one true King Of Katmai. 🐻👑❤️

[@ctc1996]

Otis’ momma must have been an amazing teacher.

[@SFTink]

Because of Otis I have learned so much about bears. After seeing him sitting in his office it made me want know as much as I could about bears. Otis captured my heart.

[@geo_animalvideos]

Otis is how I got started on Bears and wildlife cams in general! ❤

[@languay1]

I'm crying. Miss you, Otis. I hope you're at peace wherever you are. 🐻🤎

[@geo_animalvideos]

❤

[@tomvogt5988]

And God said, “There will be bigger bears, and more ferocious bears, and there will be bears known throughout the land, but there will be only one Otis…….And they will love him the most.”

[@gypsy1279]

How can I be so emotional over a bear😢 love Otis ❤️ we are so lucky to be able to share his world😊

[@geo_animalvideos]

Because he's such a special Bear and always will be! ❤

[@lovepet4565]

They are better than most humans lol ;) All animals Innocent Pure

[@coltonhill2646]

I miss him so much! I can NOT wait until his 2024 arrival! Please come back to see us, old friend!!!

[@selisahue1268]

I hope Otis lives a hundred years! Love the old man. So steadfast, patient, and a great mentor to the young ones.

[@bonnytexas6527]

Otis, my heart, bless you.

[@geo_animalvideos]

❤

[@susandelello7401]

I would love to see Otis on a postage stamp!❤🐻

[@geo_animalvideos]

That would be AWESOME!

[@GT-mn3bx]

​@@geo_animalvideosI'd buy 100 rolls and everything I sent out I'd write..."Vote for King 480 Otis" with an arrow to the stamps.

[@SilvernBlacky]

How can we get the ball rolling on an Otis postage stamp❤

[@SFTink]

​@SilvernBlacky I think Mike Fitz would be a good place to start to get a stamp of Katmai with Otis. I know I would buy a lot of stamps.

[@GT-mn3bx]

They would need 4-5 gorgeous pics. 3:23 would be one for sure and 4:32 is an epic Otis pic and 4:42 a d 4:48 and an epic nap 2:10 or 2:42

[@robraleigh8614]

I'm thankful for video images like this to enjoy here during the off-season. Thanks for posting this video.

[@cujochihuahua5073]

You're racking up quite a debt in the tissues you owe me Geo. All the world should see your magnificent videos ❤.

[@robw7158]

1:05 "Wait 'til Otis sees us! HE LOVES US!"

[@cynthiarogers2904]

. *YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS !!!* . . *I WISH WE KNEW WHICH BEARS HE SIRED.* . *THEY WOULD BE MAJESTIC ... AS IS HE.*

[@TheDemonAnjel]

OTIS!! OTIS!!! OTIS!!!! LOVE YOU BIG BOY!!! LOVE YOU!

[@ogadlogadl490]

Made me tear up, especially the naps out in the open, feeling full of belly and safe and relaxed. Never met Otis before, glad I did with his sweet floppy ear.

[@eschmid7936]

Nice to see Otis and enjoy his special moments...love his epic nap on the island...

[@geo_animalvideos]

He's doing great again this year, after a shaky start. Zen Otis 👑

[@eschmid7936]

Yes, he's so much fun to watch and learn from, a great ol' bear, mighty cute too!@@geo_animalvideos

[@debjohnson6332]

Like others, I really missed watching sweet, old Otis fish this year. Watching this video a few times is helping my heart heal. ❤ Thank you.

[@geo_animalvideos]

Thank you, a new one also for 👑Otis

[@cambridge7]

I came across Brooks Falls cam the same day Otis returned this year. I've been watching the going on's since. Especially watching Otis doing his thing at night. It's adictive viewing. Wished I'd found this wondeful place before now. What a lovely tribute to a beautiful creature.🥲 Long live Otis.🐻

[@greeneyedbandit1963]

My friend died tonight. Hours of police and others. I couldn't believe it and I stayed for hours until they drove off with her. Knowing I will never see her again. So sad. With tears, I asked her to sometime soon Give Me A Sign to say your ok. I'm sitting in the dark with warm tears. So to distract myself I turned on KZbin. And there's Otis. I hit play......and the 🎶 music was my sign from Jean . RIP honey. And to the KZbin creator.....Thank you. Your video has comforted me beyond words ❤🎶

[@geo_animalvideos]

I appreciate your kind words, I am deeply sorry for your loss, she will always be with you! ❤❤

[@suel4269]

Precious boy 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@vitareid]

Ben flying past Otis is hilarious!!!

[@geo_animalvideos]

😂

[@nicolespiteri6273]

I know right ... Made me laugh as well😊

[@GT-mn3bx]

I keep watching and laughing. Also his ears flopping with the wiggly fish. Otis is awesome.

[@vitareid]

So so funny, right?

[@GT-mn3bx]

4:46. Classic Otis. Just the other day he was resting his head on a branch by his day napping spot. I just love this big old bear. He makes me giggle and smile every time. ❤❤❤

[@Irene-ym7bx]

The day Otis goes will be one of international mourning

[@danholm4952]

yes it will

[@jjrauch4466]

I'm crying my eyes out. Oh boy... Such a wonderful animal.

[@geo_animalvideos]

❤

[@nikiiixo333]

God I love this bear! I love all bears but, Otis is special!!

[@vitareid]

I learned something long time ago. Make the most of what comes and the least of what goes. I intend to enjoy otis for as long as I possibly can and I will have no regrets.

[@ritanation1671]

Best Otis video ever!! Thank you for capturing these special moments of the King of Katmai. Tears, laughter, but most love for Otie while I watched.

[@sirensong3556]

I got tears- oh why do we have to get old? Otis was an still is a magnificent bear. It’s like I’m looking back through the years of a beloved pet, that I watch getting older and know there will be a time when I won’t have them anymore-

[@nicholashomer3713]

All my homies love otis😘🐻

[@KnutFan]

This video deserves at least 480 thumbs up 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@TheDemonAnjel]

I watched this and cried...Otis is my favorite BIG BOI...to see him age so gracefully broke my heart....I LOVE HIM SO!

[@dianegherman9785]

Please know what joy, laughter tears and respect we have for these bears. Clearly we all anthropomorphize too much but I've come to realize it is the heart grasping to understand a magnificent beast.

[@Shazzadut1]

I think Otis has gone to the great salmon hunting ground in the sky. He hasn’t showed up this year and it’s August 12.

[@KarolM1964]

This had me balling.. I want Otis to live forever. Love him so much ❤

[@geo_animalvideos]

He's the best! I'm confident he came far enough in a short time this season to have a comfortable hibernation and we will see him next spring! 🥰

[@michaellashchuk9629]

This was so well done. I forgot just how filled out Otis was when he was younger

[@geo_animalvideos]

He was definitely a unit! lol Never the biggest bear but definitely the biggest heart!

[@GT-mn3bx]

4 time champ. 747 and 409 beadnose both need 2 more titles to even tie Otis.

[@NancyH-g2u]

This is a most beautiful tribute to our beloved Otis! ❤ Thank you for creating this video to our very special bear who will always live in our hearts… let’s all enjoy Otis while he us here with ya.

[@helenacasella2109]

Honestly didn’t think an animal I’ve never actually met could make me feel so many different emotions all at once ❤

[@geo_animalvideos]

I know right! He's just an incredible Bear and what got me hooked on live cams in general, Bears especially.

[@catc8927]

Thanks for capturing all sides of 480 Otis, from king of the butt bite 😂 to epic napper to focused Zen fishing master. I remember pulling up the live night view cam in 2021 and seeing Otis STILL in the office, fishing away at 1 AM. Another bear cam watcher mentioned Otis presenting 435 Holly a salmon while he was pursuing her. Did anybody else see this, or have it saved?

[@GT-mn3bx]

He did share a Salmon with her.

[@dianemayes9729]

Otis is a fighter I think in our hearts we get scared he might not show but he surprises us every year

[@lulubell7057]

Awesome King Otis video, hope to see him still ♥️

[@johnshields6852]

Bears are like us in many ways, Otis gave us a close look on the life of a bear over the years, no wonder we underestimate the threat, because most of the time their just doing what we do, est, sleep, procreate, and dream.

[@christina1336]

So many emotions in those 8 minutes. I'm bawling like a baby right now. This is my first year of REALLY following the bears and I'm so glad to have this summer with Otis ❤.

[@geo_animalvideos]

Cherishing this summer with Otis, not sure how many he has remaining but if there's one thing I know he always has a trick up his sleeve, he's a special bear!

[@jeanbeanofthewoods6258]

Oh my heart. I love that bear and his friends. ❤❤❤

[@s44577]

Otis owns us all 🤎

[@patriciakay1637]

Otis, my beary first love! ❤❤❤

[@carmelaszymanski8232]

Blessings Come In All Shapes And Sizes.. That's WHY Otis is Our Reminder.. Thank You.. 💯🥰💯🥰💯🥰💯🥰💯🥰

[@patdachowski6760]

This treasure of our beloved Otis is priceless, and I will be enjoying it for many years to come ❤️

[@TheDemonAnjel]

I just sat and cried....Thank You for this video!!!!

[@geo_animalvideos]

Awe! Your welcome ❤👑Otis

[@jenniferkraus2323]

This is beautiful ❤ I love that old bear this was so well put together it made tears come to my eyes and got more than one chuckle 😊 Ben flying past Otis was hysterical!!

[@sadib4782]

not even 20 seconds in and i’m already starting to cry, we love u always otis 🥹❤️

[@RayaEagleWings]

Thank you ❤️I’ve watched for many years, I so love Otis ❤️He’s a very special soul

[@pacunurse1]

Thank you for this. Praying Otis stays safe and we will see him again. We love you Otis. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@katanderson8594]

I always pray for our special Bear, Otis is so loveable!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@davidespinoza2687]

GOD BLESS YOU OTIS. 🐻 🐻‍❄ 🧸 🐻 ❤

[@galecreekwanderer]

Beautiful. Thank you so much for putting this together. For those of us who are new to the channel last year was the first time my life slowed down enough to watch. Knowing nothing about Otis, but what I saw, I wondered if this old bear would make it back this year. The joy and happiness I felt when I saw the video of him coming back was pretty amazing to me. I’ve spent my life around animals the domestic ones and the wild ones. I have loved many of them. And now I know I love a bear…

[@geo_animalvideos]

He's special, he was the reason I started watching live nature cams, literally watched for him and now enjoy so many. Many more memories to come from this special bear!❤❤ Thank you!

[@jodychan4357]

Thanks @Geo! Now I have something to show my students when I’m talking about Otis incessantly ❤😂

[@srae5082]

So beautiful! Thank you! Love you Otis!!

[@loriru3135]

Oh my….tears. This bear means so much to so many…he is a gift. This is beautiful. Thank you.

[@LisaMS444]

Thank you so much Geo for uploading this timeless piece of our beloved Otis! I smiled and cried, just so beautiful.

[@late-bloomstrategy9694]

I hope Otis will live long!! I can't imagine him gone!!!

[@williamgamblin3510]

Love you Grandpa Otis

[@SilvernBlacky]

Just love this one too Geo, touches my heart so much. Especially since Otis's whereabouts are suddenly unknown. So happy you have included alot of 2023 memories with Otis😢

[@katanderson8594]

Otis is such a incredible bear, he always finds a way to get his fish. And he is not mean to other bear's, he always finds his place. He does well in all the spots!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@geo_animalvideos]

Could probably catch a salmon in his daybed if tried lol. Highly skilled Fisher Bear!

[@lindasturm699]

Wonderful video of precious Otis. No wonder he has won FBW 4 times!

[@GT-mn3bx]

747 and 409 beadnose need 2 more titles to just tie Otis with 4. Otis is 27. That's over 100 in human years.

[@gm2282]

We love you Otis

[@augustaj3952]

Wonderful tribute to our sweet bear Otis🐻👑

[@paulalim1476]

Spread the love of Otis far & wide!❤❤❤❤

[@sparklywater]

this made me cry.. i miss our dear otis... i really hope last year wasn't the last we were able to see of our sweet old man

[@NU2UTX]

This is such a beautiful video. I am a new Otis fan since watching him last year. He is special and so deserving of his own video.

[@srtvllkrj]

He's so precious. Thank you for the beautiful video, made me cry but only tears of love ❤️

[@geo_animalvideos]

❤

[@rachelgalea8234]

This video is like my favourite gift on christmas day. Many thanks for all the smiles it gave me. Love otis he is my beloved bear. The quintessential teddy bear we all love. Very many thanks for your kindness in sharing this video.

[@kathyburgreen]

Otis Priceless ❤ Geo your video Priceless Thank you 💗🌟

[@susancoddington6393]

My gosh this is absolutley beautiful I'm so grateful for you making this incredible video of Dear Sweet Otis, I've only been watching him since 2016 so seeing him in the years prior are like a dream for me,may sound a little weird but I just love this guy so much. I'm in awe of the sizes he's reached over the years! It's somewhat sad for me meaning watching him grow older, he's still so incredible but seeing him pushed out of his office 😢, I guess he's like watching a beloved dog or cat or whatever 4 legged friend we've shared our life with heading into the sunset of their lives. But Otis is a remarkable elder bear and every chance I get to see him pounce and eat and nap and walk or even trot here and there (lol) is a true gift and I believe the old guy still has tricks up his paw and we will enjoy many more years watching his power of zen 🐻💙👑👑 thank you again and the song was perfect

[@poe_621]

oooh man the tears this caused.... Love that bear

[@CD-nx8jg]

Thank you, Otis; you are an inspiration to all!💞

[@jacquelineconquest6218]

❤❤ I love this Otis Through The Years thank you thank you thank you I just adore Otis! I couldn't stop crying just watching him through the years. What a treasure he is for all of us. I hope Otis, you'll be around much much longer I know my heart will break when he leaves his physical body but his sweet sweet energy his spirit is always going to be here forever more❤

[@geo_animalvideos]

Many more memories to be made by Otis ❤

[@TeamFish15]

Dang onion chopping ninjas. I love you 480.😢❤️

[@Anointedharpist]

Beautiful and exactly why all Bear hunting should be eradicated from the State of Alaska and fishermen not allowed to fish downstream from them. TEAM OTIS!

[@jilli9723]

Thank you! Much like a memorial, but we we still get to make more memories! ❤

[@geo_animalvideos]

Plenty more memories to come 😊

[@SkylarknTexas]

Tears falling I have followed him so many years. Beautiful tribute, words fail me and cannot say it better than these🐻🧸🦋❤️🕊🙏🏻

[@geo_animalvideos]

Awe! Thanks, many more memories to come from our guy, still out fishing every bear there! Otis is what literally got me started watching live cams, he's 1 of 1! 👑🐻❤

[@pacunurse1]

Loving this Otis You are such a special beautiful Bear ! Tears as I watch this. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@spunky38251]

Beautiful moments of his life. I’ve followed Otis for years

[@SilvernBlacky]

touches my heart and makes me cry...every time I look at this video of Otis. Geo your Magic with videos, you have a gift.

[@geo_animalvideos]

Haven't seen ya in a bit, hope all is well! Otis is the King 👑 and looking nice and plump 😍

[@SilvernBlacky]

​@@geo_animalvideosI'm good Geo, thanks for asking. Bear season is winding down but we will all meet same time, same place next year😊

[@susandelello7401]

That was beautiful! I just love Otis. Thank you!

[@JZG22]

Hail Otis!🐻🐻🐻

[@pattylovesbenj]

Thank you for this amazing video of Otis through the years. As a newcomer to the bearcams at Brooks Falls and environs, I am thrilled to see that Otis has always had--and still has--the personality and ways of a star bear. We love Otis.

[@suzanneborder4792]

What a sweet video! Otis is really just a fisherman, at heart. A very successful fisherman!

[@natiflores4247]

He's adorable 😢❤ he's had a great life bug boy Otis

[@swimbait1]

Thank you for this. I only started watching Otis last year so it was wonderful to see the video of him young and standing up to 747. He’s doing well this year, hoping we can have Otis a little longer c

[@geo_animalvideos]

He's doing so good! Packing on the lbs, I'm not ruling him out of FBW when all is said and done by end of season!

[@acewonder8006]

Well done Geo, nicely put together, very touching to a great bear, thank you🐻

[@geo_animalvideos]

Thank you! Glad you got to see my Otis video, he's the "Lefty" of Katmai and Bears 🙂

[@geo_animalvideos]

greekghost18@gmail Linda

[@shelliebelly3200]

Oh my goodness I had both laughs and tears throughout this whole video! This is fantastic! I think this has to be my favorite video! Thank you for putting such a great video together and sharing it. I love how you can see Otis' law and order badge on his right shoulder and his #7 on his left so well in many of those shots! God bless you Otis. You are such a gentle soul! Thank you for always brightening my day! ❤🙏🤗

[@angelaterranova1577]

Beautiful!!!! Loved watching this wonderful tribute to Otis!! ❤️

[@Kristie86]

❤such a beautiful tribute 👑🐻❤️

[@starbear8792]

This is beautiful! Thanks for the memories of the ever changing river.

[@geo_animalvideos]

Thank you 🙂

[@starbear8792]

I think the 503? bear sitting next to Otis might be 812. Not positive. But looks like him. 503 has a longer square snout. And Otis tolerates 812 as well.

[@wrenw1550]

First video I watched today. And what a beauty it is! @Geo and Otis Thank you❣️❣️❣️

[@jopos5082]

Otis we love you ❤awesome tribute

[@geo_animalvideos]

We do indeed!!! King of Katmai always! ❤

[@alecaquino4306]

Otis has shown me how to truly live!

[@kristie7146]

This is such a beautiful tribute to the King of Katmai our beautiful beloved Otis. Thank you so much for this video. I love this guy, and will treasure these memories🐻❤

[@julesotis13]

love love love thanks stephen jules and king stanley rip and queen stella otis career rubin

[@osonorte-pp9wk]

That was terrrific Geo! Congrats on your first video with music. So many great clips of 480 the Otis! Thank you!

[@geo_animalvideos]

Thank you 🙂

[@lindacrowe4652]

My heart is about to explode....what awonderful tribute to a very special bear! I love him! Thank you for this!