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Fourth-year environmental science student Kathleen Yap (above) uses photography to share her experiences traveling in places like Namibia and Katmai National Park in Alaska. Yap submitted a photo taken at the Katmai National Park to National Geographic’s annual photo contest. (Efren Pinon/Daily Bruin)

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Kathleen Yap had just arrived at Katmai National Park, Alaska when a grizzly bear appeared from across the campground. It began to make its way toward Yap and her group of backpackers, causing them to backtrack.

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UCLA student photographer optimistic about National Geographic entry

By Jessica Cariaga

Dec. 3, 2015 3:00 a.m.