I don't think that's quite as terrifying as it seems at first glance. Pretty sure they were just asking if it was safe to cook and eat, rather than it was already cooked and sitting for 6 days.
Or he was mascarading as a bear and was about to gorge on Salmon he caught 6 days ago
Or he was mascarading as a bear and was about to gorge on Salmon he caught 6 days ago