274 Overflow September 2021 NPS photo
Adult Male
Year First Identified: 2011 as 4.5 year-old subadult
Year Last Observed: 2023
Offspring Of: 438 Flo
Genetics Study Samples Obtained: There were no darting attempts of 274 Overflow in 2016. In 2017, 274 Overflow was successfully darted by Ranger Michael Saxton.
Identification:[]
274 Overflow is a young adult male. His is large for his age and has long legs, which gives him a lanky appearance. His coat is blond and fluffy especially around his face and forehead. In July, he quickly sheds out and his new coat grows in a dark brown except for a golden crown along the top of his head and ears. In the fall, he looks very similar to 868, only smaller. St Mango was right about the fall "Patch" bear being 274 Overflow:
Distinctive Behaviors:[]
2018 & 2019: In late June and in July 274 has liked to perch on the rock by the far pool in a very distinctive way -- hind legs on the rock, extra-long front logs lower down, in the water.
274 Overflow has only been seen in the fall since 2019. In previous years he has been observed in June and July. He may have found better fishing elsewhere for the early season salmon runs.
Life History:[]
2007:[]
274 Overflow is believed to be one of the two 2007 offspring of 438 Flo.
2009:[]
2009 Season:[]
2009.??.??: Video by Jim Balkins in 2009 shows 438 Flo with her two 2.5 year old cubs by the island at Brooks Falls (5:52-6:09). One of them is thought to be 274 Overflow.
2009.??.??: 438 Flo and her two 2.5 year-old cubs (274 is one of them) can be seen in the lower river at 1:00 moving between the wedge and the closed trail, and at the falls at 1:16 into this video by Cheri Gerwig.:
July 2009:[]
2009.07.03: Bud Marschner captured this photograph of 438 Flo and her two 2.5 year-old cubs, one of which is believed to be 274 Overflow.
2009.07.05: Ranger Jeanne's photo of 438 Flo with her two 2.5 year-old cubs and 402 with her three yearlings.
2009.07.07: Ranger Jeanne's photo of 438 Flo and her two 2.5 year-old cubs.
August 2009:[]
2009.08.30: Vatsee flickr photos of 483 Flo nursing 274 Overflow and his littermate , 438 Flo sitting with 274 Overflow and his littermate, and 438 Flo with both 2.5 year-old, one of them resting their head on 438 .
October 2009:[]
2009.10.17: Ranger Jeanne's photo of 438 Flo nursing her 2.5 year-old cubs:
2010:[]
2010.??.??: (Could this be from July 14, 2010 ~ see link to Ranger Jeanne's similar 07/14/2010 photo) "In the bear's world, there are no moral standards. Some bears will steal salmon from other, less dominant bears to get an easy meal. This is called "pirating." In this particular situation in 2010, 438 and her two 3.5 year old cubs were able to gang up on a larger and normally more dominant male, taking his catch from him." (From April 8, 2016 KNP&P Facebook post ) (Link to KNP&P 2010 photo only ):
June 2010:[]
2010.06.27: Ranger Jeanne's photo of 438 Flo and her two 3.5 year-old cubs near the Lower River Platform.
July 2010:[]
2010.07.??: Matt Hirt's July 2010 video titled "Beggar Bears." 16 Cinnamon (right) can be see waiting/begging for scraps from 218 Ugly (left) from 0:19-1:19. The same scenario is noted from 2:05-3:10 where 16 Cinnamon waits for scraps. 438 Flo (blonde) can also be seen in this video with her two 3.5 year old cubs (dark with reddish fur around their heads) One of these cubs is believed to be 274 Overflow. 438 Flo is seen with her cubs from 0:18-0:36 and the 2 cubs are seen from 2:38-2:46.
2010.07.14: Ranger Jeanne's photo of 438 Flo and her two 3.5 year-old cubs stealing fish from an adult male. Ranger Jeanne's photo of 438 Flo and her two 3.5 year-old cubs.
2010.07.17: Ranger Jeanne's photo of 438 Flo with her two 3.5 year-old cubs, 402, and an adult male on the lip of Brooks Falls.
2010.07.22: Jim & Deb Chagares captured these photographs of 438 Flo and her two 3.5 year-old cubs: #1 438 Flo (438 center between 402 center foreground and 634 Popeye center background) & 438 Flo's two 3.5 year-old cubs left (one of which is 274 Overflow); #2 438 Flo (left) with her two 3.5 year-old cubs (right, one of which is 274 Overflow); #3 438 Flo (left) with her two 3.5 year-old cubs (center & right, one of which is 274 Overflow); #4 438 Flo's two 3.5 year-old cubs (one of which is 274 Overflow); #5 438 Flo's two 3.5 year-old cubs (one of which is 274 Overflow); #6 438 Flo and one of her two 3.5 year-old cubs; and #7 438 Flo.
2011:[]
2011.??.?? (2011.08.01 or prior): Could this be 274 Overflow in this video by bcglaxer:
July 2011:[]
2012:[]
274 Overflow was included in the 2012 Bears of Brooks Camp iBook .
July 2012:[]
5.5 year-old 274 Overflow can be seen from 0:00-0:19 in this July 2012 video by Derg8170. 402 can be seen fishing the lip and fishing and diving in the jacuzzi. 402 is observed from 0:20-2:24 and 2:30-2:55. Mike Fitz confirmed 402's identification on 2/16/2021. 854 Divot is briefly seen at 2:25.
2012.07.12:
September 2012:[]
2013:[]
July 2013:[]
2013.07.02: Ranger Aaron Camire's flickr photos of 274 Overflow: Photo #1 & Photo #2 .
2013.07.11: Ranger Aaron Camire's flickr photo of 868 Wayne Brother and 274 Overflow and photo of 274 Overflow .
2013.07.20: Theresa Bielawski shared these photographs of 274 Overflow (#1, #2, #3, #4):
Please request Theresa Bielawski's permission prior to using her photographs!
2014:[]
274 Overflow was included in the 2014 Bears of Brooks River book on page 20:
June 2014:[]
July 2014:[]
Early July 2014: Theresa Bielawski shared two early July 2014 photos of a bear she was told by a Ranger was 634 Popeye. This bear appears to be 274 Overflow. Photos #1 and #2. Theresa had an interesting story to go along with the photos. "So, I have a little story about these two 274 Overflow pictures taken in early July 2014 on the falls trail. I was walking with a friend and we were almost to the walkway to get to the falls and we saw a ranger and group of people stopped at least 30 yards from the gate. There was 274 Overflow napping literally on the trial right in front of the gate. The hope was he would wake up and head through the trees to the falls. No such luck and he started heading our way down the trail, just slowly moseying down the trail and occasionally grabbing a mouth full of grass from the side of the trail. After moving the group back several times, it was clear he was going to keep coming, so my friend and I asked the ranger if we could just go into the woods off trail because we did not want to have to go all the way back to the pit toilets. He said no problem and pointed to a group of trees pretty far off the trail for us to go to - so went as far as we possibly could. 274 Overflow continued down the trail and the group kept moving back. When he got to the little bear trail we had exited to the trees, he stopped, turned towards us, and started eating grass and looking at us. Very unnerving, to say the least and I jokingly told my friend if he came our direction I was knocking her down and I was out of there! After the longest 2 minutes of my life, he finally turned and continued down the trail towards the pit toilets. No doubt he was messing with us."
Please request Theresa Bielawski's permission prior to using her photographs!
2014.07.05: Ranger Jeanne's photo #1 and photo #2 of 274 Overflow.
2015:[]
274 was included in the 2015 Bears of Brooks River book on page 59:
June 2015:[]
2015.06.29 or PRIOR: Brown Bear (274 Overflow) has awkward pose while watching water at Brooks Falls, video by MSO Belle, 6/29/2015 or prior.
Brown Bear has awkward pose while watching water at Brooks Falls, video by MSO Belle, 6 29 2015 or prior
July 2015:[]
October 2015: []
2015.10.15 (Date on video): 274 Overflow video by Tzz Oha:
2016:[]
274 Overflow was included in the 2016 Bears of Brooks River book on page 69:
June 2016:[]
2016.06.28:
Ranger Jeanne's photos of 274 Overflow: Photo #1 & Photo #2 .
Cam viewer snapshots of 274 Overflow:
274 Overflow video by Mickey Williams:
5 ?? 6-28-16 274 Overflow comes through the falls Katmai National Park and Explore by Mickey Williams
274 Overflow cowboy walking - 6/28/16 (19:00 start); Explore Recorder video .:
Mike Fitz subsequently commented on June 29, 2016 at 10:29 about 274 Overflow's cowboy walking on the island below Brooks Falls due to some cam viewers concerns if 274 was injured or cowboy walking.:
"I was at the falls then. It might've been 274 Overflow. He's a young adult male with very long legs. Outwardly, he seems healthy although he does sit in peculiar ways. Here's a photo of him from last night."
2016.06.29: 274 Overflow in the riffles video by Mickey Williams.:
5 51 pm 062916 274 overflow and ??? in the riffles Katmai National Park and Explore by Mickey Williams
June 2016 - July 2016:[]
2016.06.?? or 2016.07.??: 274 Overflow and 89 Backpack video by Mocha.:
2016.06.29 - 2016.07.03: Sometime between June 29, 2016 and July 3, 2016 park visitor 13blove13 captured 274 Overflow (right) stealing a fish from 410 (left) beginning at 1:40 into this video . 274 Overflow can also be observed at 2:49 into the video.:
July 2016:[]
2016.07.02: 274 Overflow video by Mickey Williams.:
4 05 PM 070216 Overflow 274 fishing at the falls Katmai National Park and Explore by Mickey Williams
274 Overflow is seen at the beginning of this 7/2/2016 video by Brenda D. He is joined by 89 Backpack at 1:30. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021.
Brenda D captured this 7/2/2016 video of 274 Overflow (first seen at 0:23) and 89 Backpack (first seen at the bottom of the screen at 1:59). "274 Overflow having fun and irritating 89 Backpack." Note: Video unavailable as of 2021.
2016.07.05: 13:39: 274 Overflow successfully fishing alone at the falls video by Mickey Williams:
2016.07.12: 274 Overflow is seen snorkeling on the lower river in this 7/12/2016 video by angerbodha. It is noted that the visitors on the bridge should not have been that close filming him. Their presence have may deterred him from swimming under the bridge. At 0:12 you can see 274 hesitate, exit the water and take a detour away from the path. Also note the blonde "patch" on his left shoulder.
2016.07.13: 274 catches a fish video by Mickey Williams.:
12 47 pm 07 13 2016 overflow 274 Overflow catches a fish Katmai National Park and Explore by Mickey Williams
2016.07.28: 274 Overflow (left), 775 Lefty (right) and a 3rd bear in the office are seen in this 7/28/2020 video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021.
October 2016:[]
2016.10.04: 274 Overflow video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
2016.10.06: 274 Overflow (not 469 Patches) video by Erum Chad (aka Erie).:
274 Overflow (not 469 "Patches") Brooks falls Katmai 2016 10 06 21 06 57 484 by Erum Chad (aka Erie)
274 Overflow video by David S.:
274 Overflow video by David S.:
Mazey shared 10/6/2016 screenshots of 274 Overflow on 5/26/2020, #1, #2, #3 and #4.
2016.10.08: 274 Overflow (not 469 "Patches" as ID'd in video) displaced by unidentified boar video by Erum Chad (aka Erie).:
274 Overflow (not 469 Patches) displaced by Unknown bear Brooks falls Katmai 2016 10 08 22 47 02 272 by Erum Chad (aka Erie)
274 Overflow is displaced by a bear that the ID of was unknown video by Ratna Narayan.:
2016.10.09: 274 Overflow (not 469 Patches) video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
This video by Tzz Oha may help provide some "evidence" that "Patch bear" is 274 Overflow. This fall bear with the patch went from being dubbed at possibly 469 "Patches", 500 Indy to 274 Overflow. One of the things that confused many viewers about this fall bear with the shoulder patch is that he did not behave like 274 Overflow. Many viewers commented that he doesn’t use the rock in the far pool like 274 likes to. This video does provide some 274 Overflow known behaviors. From 3:55 to 7:55 in the video “Patched bear” is seen fishing from on top of the rock. At 7:05 he sits down on top of the rock, with his butt remaining on the rock while his front legs are in the water.:
2016.10.15: Tzusruled captured this snapshot of 274 Overflow (p 01/30/2020 06:21 ).:
This video by Tzz Oha may actually be from October 15, 2016, not October 15, 2015 as the video states. See the published date in 2016.
2016.10.22: 274 Overflow (not 469 Patches) video by Tzz Oha.:
A 2nd 10/22/2016 video of 274 Overflow at the falls by Tzz Oha.
2016.10.23: 274 Overflow (not 500) video by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA):
2016.10.24: 274 Overflow fishes in the riffles, 10/24/2020 video by David S.
2017:[]
274 Overflow was included in the 2017 Bears of Brooks River book on page 72:
June 2017:[]
2017.06.??: 274 Overflow and 132 waiting for salmon video by Melissa Freels :
2017.06.23: A long look at 274 Overflow in the far pool, 6/23/2017 video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021.
2017.06.24: 274 Overflow video by Ratna:
274 Overflow "waiting" video by DTB:
274 Overflow still waiting video by angerbodha:
274 Overflow video by Ratna:
274 Overflow cute as a button video by Ratna.:
274 Overflow on the far pool rock video by Ratna:
More 274 Overflow video by Ratna.:
2017.06.25: 274 Overflow displaced video by CherylB (aka BearNecessities):
2017 06 25 21 35 54 274 Overflow displaced
274 Overflow displaced June 25, 2017 video by CherylB (aka BearNecessities)
2017.06.26:
16:16: 274 Overflow video by Mickey Williams:
2017.06.28:
10:40: 274 Overflow sitting on the "table rock" video by Mickey Williams:
11:10: 274 Overflow video by CherylB (aka BearNecessities):
2017 06 28 14 13 42 @ 11-10 AM AKDT Bear Close up 274 Overflow USE
274 Overflow June 28, 2017 close-up video by CherylB (aka BearNecessities)
23:??: 274 Overflow on island down river of Brooks Falls video by Mickey Williams;
274 Overflow video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
On June 28, 2017, park visitor and photographer, Kristi Odom had a close encounter with "Frisky", a nickname she gave to 274 Overflow. Tripple Scoop Music posted a video of Kristi's close encounter and shared this information in the description of the video:
"Photographer Kristi Odom captures incredible images on her many adventures. On a recent trip to Katmai, Alaska, Kristi came a little too close for comfort to some charging bears. All we can say is "wow!" Kristi sent us a video recalling her hair-raising experience with some wonderful images of these amazing animals. Music soundtrack by Triple Scoop Music."
It appears that "Frisky" is seen at 1:51-1:59. Kristi Odom also captured a beautiful photo of 274 Overflow at 2:49 which is the thumbnail for the video. Kristi also shared this photograph of 274 Overflow on her instagram.
2017.06.29: 603 displaces 274 Overflow in this video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
2017.06.30:
10:20: Cam viewer snapshots of 274 Overflow:
274 Overflow from the riffles to the far pool, 6/30/2017 video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021.
July 2017:[]
2017.07.01: Truman Everts shared this 7/1/2017 photo of 274 Overflow in chat on 4/14/2020.
Please request Truman Everts' permission prior to using his photographs!
2017.07.03 13:37: 274 Overflow in riffles video by Mickey Williams:
1 37 pm 7.3.17 274 overflow in the riffles close-up video by Mickey Williams
video by Mickey Williams
2017.07.09: 274 Overflow and 503 Cubadult video by Melissa Freels:
2017.07.10 08:04: Beginning at approximately 4:20 into this Explore Recorder video 274 Overflow steps into the live cam view. 274 enjoys fishing alone at the falls while the salmon are "boiling".
83 Wayne Brother is standing by the far pool, 274 Overflow can be seen fishing in the J in this 7/10/2017 video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021.
2017.07.13: 274 Overflow and 151 Walker in the riffles video by Melissa Freels:
2017.07.14: 274 Overflow and 151 Walker by GreenRiver:
2017.07.15: 274 Overflow ineptly fishing in the jacuzzi until 151 Walker comes along wanting to play. The fish are hitting 274 in the face and he still can't catch one. When 151 Walker came to play with 274, 274 really wanted to go back to trying to catch fish again. Explore Recorder video .:
September 2017:[]
2017.09.16: Park visitor and cam viewer, RiverPA (aka Lee) captured these photos of 274 Overflow during their trip to Brooks Camp: Photo #1 , Photo #2 , & Photo #3
Please request RiverPA's (aka Lee's) permission prior to using their photos!
2017.09.22: 274 Overflow video by Victoria White:
2017.09.26: 274 Overflow begging fish from 480 Otis video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
October 2017:[]
2017.10.18: 274 Overflow video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
2018:[]
2018 Season:[]
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this video of 274 Overflow from during the 2018 season:
Bear 274 Overflow 2018 Season by Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd)
video by Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd)
Martin Kerstin (outdoor_mk) posted a 2018 Instagram photo of 274 Overflow on 9/29/2018.
June 2018:[]
2018.06.25: Melissa Freels shared a 6/25/2018 photo of 274 Overflow on 2/1/2023. "Oh, how I have missed seeing 274 Overflow on my June trips in recent years. I think the last time I saw him in early season was 2018 (see pic below). Such a quirky bear, trying to find his place. There's no denying that he's the little brother of 83 Wayne Brother--they have the same mesmerizing eyes. "
Please request Melissa Freel's permission prior to using her photographs!
274 Overflow at the falls video by Ratna.:
July 2018:[]
2018.07.02: 274 Overflow comes splashing in and slip sliding away with 480 Otis and 747 calmly fishing nearby video by Melissa Freels.:
2018.07.07: Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor NWBearLove92 shared 3 photographs (#1 , #2 & #3 ) of 274 Overflow in the riffles on 7/7/2018 (p 01/29/2020 13:33 ).:
Please request NW Bear Love 92's permission before using any of their photographs of 274 Overflow!
2018.07.08: 274 Overflow begging fish from 409 Beadnose on the lip of the falls.
Video by Melissa Freels:
Video by tsaneda (aka Shovelbum81):
274 tries a different fishing technique part 1 8Jul2018 by tsaneda (aka Shovelbum81)
video by tsaneda (aka Shovelbum81)
Video by tsaneda (aka Shovelbum81):
854 Divot and 274 Overflow have words video by Lani H:
Lani H 7/8/2018 video of 274 Overflow.
2018.07.09:
274 Overflow was begging fish from and attempting to steal fish from 409 Beadnose. 274 found himself washing over the falls...head first on July 9, 2018.
Explore Highlight video .:
Bear 274 Overflow Goes Over Brooks Falls Face First! Explore Highlight video
Explore Highlight Video
Video by Cruiser:
Lani H 7/9/2018 video of 274 Overflow begging from 409 Beadnose.
2018.07.11: 32 Chunk has a kerfuffle with 274 Overflow, 7/11/2018 video by Lani H. 856 reminds 32 Chunk who is boss and follows 856 who leaves the river. You can see 32 Chunk jaw popping which is a sign of stress.
2018.07.15: 451 who is on the island with her 3 yearlings charges 274 Overflow at 0:43, 7/15/2018 video by Lani H.
September 2018:[]
2018.09.??: Blu's Ma shared this snapshot of 274 Overflow (p 01/29/2020 06:02 ).:
2018.09.03: 503 celebrates 274 Overflow's arrival, 9/3/2021 video by mckate. " There is some debate among bear cam chatters about this being 274 Overflow, but I'm deferring to the ranger's 2018 Bear Book."
274 Overflow in the riffles video by Lani H.:
2018.09.05: 274 Overflow with 503 Cubadult video by Lani H.:
274 Overflow tries to take a nap at the falls, 9/5/2018 video by Lani H.
Close-up of 274 Overflow video by mckate.:
2018.09.07: 274 Overflow licks 812's plate (rock) clean video by Lani H. 274 Overflow patiently waited for 812 to finish his meal at the Hard Rock Café, then eagerly bussed the table when 812 was finished.:
2018.09.17: Close up view of 274 Overflow on 9/17/2018, video by Lani H.
Lani H 9/17/2018 video of 274 Overflow sitting above the falls.
719 bluff charges 274 Overflow as he is following 503 who has a fish, 9/17/2018 video by Lani H.
2018.09.22: 503 Cubadult bites 274 Overflow video by mckate.:
October 2018:[]
2018.10.09: 719 bluff charges 274 Overflow twice video by Lani H. 274 Overflow and 719 are standing near the island when another sub (812?) approaches 274 to play. :
274 Overflow on top of the falls and by the platform, 10/9/2018 video by Lani H.
83 Wayne Brother chases 274 Overflow who is sitting behind him, 10/9/2018 video by Lani H.
2018.10.10: 274 Overflow at the falls video by Lani H. 274 Overflow, walking slowly from the fish ladder to past Backpack's rock, stopping briefly to eat part of a fish.:
2018 & 2019: []
2018 vs 2019:[]
Cruiser shared this snapshot comparison of 274 Overflow in the 2018 vs 2019 seasons (p 01/29/2020 06:05 ).:
2019: []
274 Overflow was not observed until late in September in 2019.
September 2019:[]
2019.09.29: 274 Overflow can be seen entering the far pool from the top of the falls in this 9/29/2019 video by Lani H.
2019.09.30: 274 Overflow makes an appearance at the falls, 9/30/2019 video by mckate.
October 2019: []
2019.10.01: Larinor captured snapshots of 274 Overflow at Brooks Falls on 10/1/2019, #1 and #2.
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_October_1,_2019_snapshot_by_Larinor_.02.jpg "274 Overflow (near) October 1, 2019 snapshot by Larinor .02.jpg (169 KB)")
2019.10.08: 274 Overflow crosses the lip of the falls in this 10/8/2019 video by Lani H.
2019.10.11: 274 Overflow near the Brooks falls platform, 10/11/2019 video by Lani H.
2020:[]
274 Overflow was included in the 2021 Bears of Brooks River book page 66.
September 2020:[]
2020.09.13: 812 welcomes 274 Overflow on his first day observed back at Brooks Camp, 9/13/2020 video by mckate.
2020.09.14: 274 Overflow is seen on the right of the screen at 2:28 into this 9/14/2020 video by Ratna Narayan.
274 Overflow is observed fishing and eating in the riffles in this 9/14/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.09.15: This 9/15/2020 snapshot was captured by kathy97.
2020.09.17: 274 Overflow gets his close-up, 9/17/2020 video by mckate.
2020.09.20: 274 Overflow in the riffles, 9/20/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.09.21: 151 Walker confronts 820 again, 274 Overflow passes by, 9/21/2020 video by Hey Princess.
2020.09.25: 274 near the falls platform, 9/25/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.09.30: 274 Overflow is seen on Backpack's Rock in this 9/30/2020 video by Lani H.
274 Overflow travels along the riffles, 9/30/2020 video by Lani H.
October 2020:[]
2020.10.05: 274 Overflow enters the far pool from above the falls, 10/5/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.10.08: Lani H's 10/8/2020 video of 274 Overflow at the falls.
2020.10.10: 83 Wayne Brother loses his temper with 274 Overflow, his speculated brother from an earlier litter. 10/10/2020 video by Becky Osberg.
2020.10.11: 274 Overflow at the falls, 10/11/2020 video by Lani H.
An unknown bear chases off 274 Overflow and then plays with 812, 10/11/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.10.12: 274 (near) and 115 (far) are seen in this 10/12/2020 video by mckate. "274 took forever to finish off that last bit of that fish -- so long that I edited it all out. 115 finally couldn't stand it any longer and just went up and helped himself to the head."
Lani H captured 274 Overflow's long fishing session in the riffles, 10/12/2020 video.
2020.10.16: 274 Overflow has the falls to himself, 10/16/2020 video by Becky Osberg.
2020.10.18: 274 Overflow visits the falls late at night, 10/18/2020 video by Lani H.
2021:[]
2021 Season:[]
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this 2021 season video of 274 Overflow, "274 Overflow 2021."
September 2021:[]
2021.09.??: 274 Overflow in September 2021. NPS photographs from page 70 of the 2022 Bears of Brooks River book:
2021.09.05: 274 Overflow makes his first 2021 appearance in this 9/5/2021 video by mckate.
2021.09.06: 274 Overflow takes an early morning rest, 9/6/2021 video by Hey Princess.
2021.09.07: 274 Overflow above the falls and later in the riffles, 9/7/2021 video by JG.
2021.09.08: 480 Otis confronts his impersonator 274 Overflow, 9/8/2021 video by Hey Princess.
2021.09.09: 274 Overflow scratches and itch, 9/9/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.09.10: 274 Overflow, 9/10/2021 snapshot by merry_mermaid~Mermaids4Otis.
2021.09.10-09.13: Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor 907AKSnow shared three photos of 274 Overflow that were taken on her 9/1-9/13/2021 trip, #1, #2 and #3.
Please request 907AKSnow's permission prior to using her photographs!
2021.09.16: 274 Overflow 9/16/2021 screenshot by Owl&Osprey<3.
2021.09.27: 274 Overflow, 9/27/2021 gif by LunaCre.
October 2021:[]
2021.10.??: 274 Overflow in October 2021. NPS photographs from page 70 of the 2022 Bears of Brooks River book:
2021.10.03: 274 Overflow is seen on the infrared camera at the top of the falls, 10/3/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.10.10: b274 Overflow at the falls and rock wall, 10/10/2021 video by JG.
820 wants 274 Overflow out of his spot, 10/10/2021 video by mckate. "It took a lot of complaining, but 274 finally moved."
2021.10.14: 274 Overflow enjoys his catch, 10/14/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.10.16: 480 Otis runs after 274 Overflow, 10/16/2021 video by Hey Princess.
2021.10.17: 274 Overflow walks the falls bank, 10/17/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.10.18: 274 Overflow exits the falls, 10/18/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.10.19: 274 Overflow gets his close up, 10/19/2021 video by Hey Princess.
2021.10.20: 274 Overflow in his favorite spot to watch for salmon, 10/20/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.10.21: 274 Overflow, 10/21/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.10.22: 274 Overflow cruising the far pool at night on infrared, 10/22/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.10.25: The last day that 274 Overflow was seen on the cams was 10/25/2021, gif by LunaCre.
2022: 15.5.Year-Old Male[]
274 Overflow was included in the 2022 Bears of Brooks River book on page 70.:
2022 Season:[]
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this 2022 season video of 274 Overflow, "Bear 274 Overflow 2022."
September 2022:[]
274 Overflow appears on the list of Bears Monitored in September 2022.
274 Overflow has only been seen in the fall since 2019. In previous years he has been observed in June and July. He may have found better fishing elsewhere for the early season salmon runs.
2022.09.04: 274 Overflow makes his 2022 season debut at the falls, 9/4/2022 video by JG. He appears to have been eating well elsewhere.
Brooks cam visitor and cam viewer Amy (NWBEARLOVE92) shared three 9/4/2022 photos of 274 Overflow on his first day back, #1, #2 and #3. "I was really excited to see 274 during my September trip. He is an elusive bear. I love his beautiful fall coat. 9/4/22."
Please request Amy's (aka NWBearLove92) permission prior to using any of her photographs!
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_.02.jpg "274 Overflow September 4, 2022 photo by Amy (NWNEARLOVE92) .02.jpg (4.47 MB)")
_.03.jpg "274 Overflow September 4, 2022 photo by Amy (NWNEARLOVE92) .03.jpg (4.34 MB)")
274 Overflow pirates half of 164's fish with difficulty, 9/4/2022 video by mckate. "164 works hard for his fish and wanted 274 to know that he can't just waltz in and take them. I think this is the first interaction I've ever seen between them."
274 Overflow passes by the falls low cam, 9/4/2022 video by Buddy's Mom.
SY's 9/4/2022 gif of 274 Overflow.
2022.09.05: Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor bubdoggy shared five 9/5/2022 photos of 274 Overflow on 2/1/2023, #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5. "Here is a small collection of photos of 274 Overflow, all taken on September 5, 2022."
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Bubdoggy's (aka Scott and Kara Jones) 9/5/2022 video of 274 Overflow. "164 Bucky Dent catches a fish and 274 Overflow attempts to take it. 164 Bucky manages to keep his fish, then 634 Popeye takes part of it."
Bubdoggy's (aka Scott and Kara Jones) 9/5/2022 video of 274 Overflow. "164 Bucky Dent catches a fish and 274 Overflow follows him below the falls platform, where a fight ensues between them for the fish. 164 Bucky Dent ultimately gets the fish and takes it to the river, where 634 Popeye pirates it."
Bubdoggy's (aka Scott and Kara Jones) 9/5/2022 video of 274 Overflow. "Just after 164 Bucky Dent and 274 Overflow fought below the platform over a fish that 164 Bucky caught, 164 Bucky gets the fish and goes to the river to eat it. 634 Popeye pirates 164 Bucky's fish. In the meantime, 274 Overflow pursues 89 Backpack and his fish. 634 Popeye then joins him in that pursuit."
Pirating with 634 Popeye 164 Bucky Dent 274 Overflow 89 Backpack on 090522
Video by bubdoggy (aka Scott and Kara Jones)
907 (right) did not want to share with 307 (left) and 274 Overflow (center), 9/5/2022 gif by LunaCre. 274 learned about lip fishing from 907, 9/5/2022 gif by LunaCre.
_September_5,_2022_gif_by_LunaCre.gif "307, 274 Overflow and 907 (left to right) September 5, 2022 gif by LunaCre.gif (4.46 MB)")
2022.09.06: Bubdoggy shared three 9/6/2022 photos of 274 Overflow with both 151 Walker and 903, #1 with 151 Walker, #2 with 151 Walker and 903 and #3. "Here are pictures from September 6, 2022, with 274 Overflow. 151 Walker came up to run 274 and 903 from the lip, even though he did not want it himself. 274 was also very interested in 32 Chunk's catch in the far pool along the wall. 274 Overflow was everywhere at the falls that day, from the lip, to the far pool, to the near pool and the platform area."
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_and_274_Overflow_(right)_September_6,_2022_photo_by_bubdoggy_.01.jpg "151 Walker (left) and 274 Overflow (right) September 6, 2022 photo by bubdoggy .01.jpg (4.28 MB)")
_September_6,_2022_photo_by_bubdoggy_.01.jpg "151 Walker, 274 Overflow and 903 (left to right) September 6, 2022 photo by bubdoggy .01.jpg (4.09 MB)")
Bubdoggy's (aka Scott and Kara Jones) 9/6/2022 video. "On 9/6/22, 151 Walker decides he wants to move 274 Overflow and 903 Gully from the lip."
2022.09.08: Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor bubdoggy shared three 9/8/2022 photos of 274 Overflow on 2/1/2023, #1, #2 and #3. "Here are a few pictures of 274 Overflow from 9/8/22. His coat has the most beautiful colors!" Bubdoggy shared two 9/8/2022 photos of 274 Overflow with 32 Chunk on 2/1/2023, #1 and #2.
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Bubdoggy's (aka Scott and Kara Jones) 9/8/2022 video of 274 Overflow approaching the banks below the falls platform.
Bubdoggy's (aka Scott and Kara Jones) 9/8/2022 video, 274 Overflow walking by with 907 in J, 821 Pepper, 820, 32 Chunk, and 856 in far pool.
274 Overflow walking by with 907 in J, 821 Pepper, 820, 32 Chunk, and 856 in far pool on 090822
Video by bubdoggy (aka Scott and Kara Jones)
Bubdoggy's (aka Scott and Kara Jones) 9/8/2022 video "The Chase" starring 903, 274 Overflow and and 151 Walker. 274 Overflow chases 903 Gully who just caught a nice silver salmon in the J. 151 Walker does not want to be left out of the fun and joins in the chase. 274 Overflow and 151 Walker are successful in snagging some salmon in the woods. 9/8/22."
274 Overflow stands by the falls, 9/8/2022 snapshot by CyndiL.
274 Overflow wants 89 Backpack's fish, 9/8/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.09.09: 274 Overflow waits for 907's scraps, 9/9/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.09.20: 274 Overflow (left) at the falls, 9/20/2022 snapshot by SY.
2022.09.21: 274 Overflow below the platform, 9/21/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.09.28: 274 Overflow roams the riffles looking for fish, 9/28/2022 video by JG.
October 2022:[]
2022.10.04: 274 Overflow passes by the Brooks Falls low cam, 10/4/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.10.14: 274 Overflow was last observed by the Brooks Falls platform and then across the river. 274 rests on the river bank at dusk, 10/14/2022 video by JG.
2023: Adult Male[]
August 2023:[]
2023.08.24: 274 Overflow arrives at the Brooks River for the 2023 season. 274 typically arrives in the first week of September, so this late August arrival is a change in behavior for him.
Gwynne created this gif of 274 Overflow in the far pool (p 07:38). Cruiser created this gif of 274 Overflow (p 07:51).:
mckate captured this video of 274 Overflow's earlier than usual arrival at Brooks River for the 2023 season:
24 Aug 2023- 274 Arrives at the Falls (explore.org)
video by mckate
September 2023:[]
2023.09.10: 274 Overflow briefly pops into the far pool in this video mckate captured:
10 Sep 2023- 274 Briefly Pops Into the Far Pool (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.09.11: 274 Overflow gets his close-up in this video captured by mckate:
11 Sep 2023- 274 Gets His Closeup (explore.org)
video by mckate
October 2023:[]
2023.10.09: 274 Overflow grazes under the cam in this video by mckate:
9 Oct 2023- 274 Grazes Under the Cam (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.10.19: mckate captured this video of 274 Overflow diving:
19 Oct 2023- 274 Dives! (explore.org)
video by mckate
274 Overflow Exact Date Unknown:[]
2012 - 2019:[]
Olddude shared this snapshot of 274 Overflow (p 01/29/2020 05:56 ). Blu's Ma shared this snapshot of 274 Overflow (p 01/29/2020 06:01 ).:
Known Courting & Mating:[]
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Known Relatives:[]
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Mother: 438 Flo, Speculated
Father: Unknown
Littermate: Unknown
Siblings: 83 & 868 Wayne Brothers, Speculated
Genetics Study Samples Obtained:[]
2016: None, Successful or Unsuccessful[]
There we no darting attempts, successful or unsuccessful, of 274 Overflow by Ranger Michael Saxton in 2016.
2017: Successfully Darted by Ranger Michael Saxton[]
274 Overflow was successfully darted by Ranger Michael Saxton in 2017.
2018: Awaiting Information from Ranger Michael Saxton / KNP&P Staff[]
We are awaiting genetics study information for the 2018 season from Ranger Michael Saxton / KNP&P staff.
2019: Awaiting Information from Ranger Michael Saxton / KNP&P Staff[]
We are awaiting genetics study information for the 2019 season from Ranger Michael Saxton / KNP&P staff.
A special thank you to Stmango for the NPS photos of 274 Overflow from the 2012 Brown Bears of Brooks Camp iBook.
A special thank you to Xander-Sage for creating the gif from the NPS photos from the 2012 Brown Bears of Brooks Camp iBook.