What to do when you find a bear rooting through your pic-a-nic basket, or more likely, your back garden? Set the dogs loose!

That may not have been the intention of this resident of New Hampshire in the US, but their brazen bulldogs overcame the porch railings and rushed to meet this hungry visitor.

The ensuing show-down may rank as this century's Thrilla' in Manilla... well, maybe not.