Here in NE we have so many coons they do get distemper. They do go for water and I have found some in our pond. They act different than a healthy coon, their out in the day and not that scared of people, cars or dogs.
Yes in Ontario we see this all the time too. If you see them before they enter the water they are all sweeted up and go to water to cool off. Distemper is nasty right now way more often then rabies.
If they entered the water with distemper they will drown in time and swim or spin in circles on the shore.
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