Rabid Skunk Found In East Brunswick, Killed By Dog

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — A dog fought and killed a skunk that turned out to have rabies earlier this week in East Brunswick Township, the Middlesex County Health Department announced Friday.

This happened in the vicinity of Winton Avenue and Mercedes Road on Tuesday of this week.

This is the second rabid animal reported within Middlesex County for 2020 and the first rabid animal in East Brunswick.

On Tuesday, March 10, an East Brunswick resident's pet dog fought and killed the skunk. The animal was picked up by an Animal Control officer and was taken to the New Jersey Department of Health Laboratory for testing.

It was reported on Friday that the sunk tested positive for rabies.

There was one possible human exposure and one domestic animal exposure. The resident was notified to consult a physician and to have a veterinarian evaluate the dog.

East Brunswick residents should report wild animals showing signs of unusual behavior to the police department.