MONROE – A skunk tested positive for rabies in Monroe in the vicinity of Schoolhouse Road and Galacia Way.
This is the ninth rabid animal reported within Middlesex County for 2021 and the second rabid animal in Monroe, according to information provided by the Middlesex County Office of Health Services.
On Dec. 2, a resident reported an injured skunk in their yard to Animal Control. The animal was picked up by the Animal Control officer and transported to a wildlife rehabilitator in Mercer County, according to the statement.
On Dec, 6m the skunk died at that facility. It was then taken to the New Jersey Department of Health Laboratory for testing.
It was reported on Dec. 9 that the animal tested positive for rabies, according to the statement.
The wildlife rehabilitator was notified to consult with a physician regarding rabies post exposure treatment.
