Perhaps you ought to reframe your understanding of "article" in this context for the long form variety, of which this piece is an example.

Just like visual artists, good writers deliver experiences. Some don't have the luxury of doing this, or the interest.

But in order to even attempt to give a reader access to the feelings of surprise, fear, change that Nathan Keane, the opening character of the story, might have had on that morning when he first discovered a grizzly on his ranch, one needs these details.

I'd offer that perhaps you might take them in aggregate, holistically - as you might a work of art.

"Show, don't tell" is a common axiom among writers for a reason.