Rabid Skunk Found In Piscataway Backyard

PISCATAWAY, NJ — A skunk found in Piscataway tested positive for rabies, announced the Middlesex County Office of Health Services.

The skunk was found Oct. 29 in someone's backyard in the vicinity of South Randolphville and Sydney roads.

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On that date, a Piscataway resident discovered a skunk that appeared sick on their property. The skunk was taken by animal control to the New Jersey Department of Health Laboratory for testing. Lab results came back Nov. 5 that the animal tested positive for rabies.

There were two animal exposures to the skunk, and they were treated by a veterinarian.