[TroutStalker]

I had a rabid coon come to my house about twenty five years ago. Kept hearing a funny noise outside, and went out to see a very large racoon lurching sideways just off of the deck. I went inside to get my rifle to dispatch it, but when I returned it was nowhere to be seen. I had no desire to try and find it in the dark, but you can be sure I was very wary of all the wild animals around there for quite some time.

[mg39]

I had to catch a raccoon once with a pole & noose when I worked for a wildlife sanctuary. It was during the day, which often means rabies, but this one didn't put up a fight at all. Unfortunately, it had to be euthanized.

As others have said, raccoons are best viewed from within the safety of your home. We've got a family who comes around at night in our backyard, and it's always a delight to watch them -- from the inside!

[eastforker]

That coon wasn't Rabid,they always lurch sideways,I bet he bristled his fur up also.He was just being a coon.