it wasn’t raqbid then, you can’t stare down a rabid animal- they are nuts- and lose all fear but yes- racoons are very vicious animals- you don’t wanna tangle with one-
I think he was being funny FRiend - I think it was the 70lb. part that was the clue ;)
The biggest we have here in Georgia probably weigh a good 30lbs, but darn sure look like 40-50 :)
And yes - definitely a critter best viewed from a far.
Tatt