Could You Fend Off a Bear in New Jersey? Many Say Yes!

Here's the scenario: You're walking through your yard when, out of nowhere, a bear runs over and tackles you.

Could you get away? Could you fight the bear off?

Good luck!

11.4% of New Jersey residents say they could beat a bear in a fight

Look at the people around you right now. If statistics are true, one out of every 9 people in New Jersey think that could take down a bear.

Have you seen 9 people in New Jersey standing together? I don't really think any of the nine could do it!

A bear! A bear!

Hard to believe. Who are these people?

Wait. They're fans of fighting, specifically the MMA.

The folks at Action Network did the survey of MMA fans and found that 1 in 9 says they could beat a bear to the death.

Most feel they'd have an easier time with other animals.

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New Jersey residents come with the confidence

When it comes to animals other than bears, New Jersey residents who answered the survey are even more sure of themselves.

Here's a look at percentages who think they could fight off other animals:

Cat 50%

Sheep  36.4%

Dog  27.3%

Raccoon  25%

Possum  22.7%

Crane  15.9%

Eagle  9.1%

Coyote 9.1%

Antelope  6.8%

Kangaroo 6.8%

Alligator  6.8%

Manatee  4.5%

Moose  4.5%

Elk   4.5%

Maybe this would be a good show in Atlantic City! People fighting animals! I'll buy the first tickets!

SOURCE: Action Network