A 90-Year-Old Woman Was Confronted By A Bear And Took The Only Action She Could

75% chance

The testament to the success of this strategy lies in its success rate. Emerson cited, “An overwhelming majority of times, almost 75% according to some studies, playing dead has deterred the bear from continuing its assault.”

He also suggested, “In some cases, if you’re in danger, you can curl up like you’re in a ball, like a baby in its mother’s belly. Cover the back of your neck with your hands; this can be a slightly different but still a good way to protect yourself.” In some situations, it’s another option to keep yourself safe if you can’t use bear spray or a weapon.