Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in South Brunswick

South Brunswick, NJ - On Friday, June 24, the South Brunswick Health Department was notified by the New Jersey State Health Department that a bat submitted for testing did test positive for rabies.

This bat was found in the vicinity of Oakey Drive in the Brunswick Acres Development in Kendall Park, police told Patch.

The Health Department reminds all residents to:

• Vaccinate all pets against rabies and keep vaccinations current
• Never feed or touch wild animals and avoid contact with stray pets
• Contact the Health Dept. if your pet comes in contact with a wild animal
• Report unusual behavior of stray or wild animals to South Brunswick Animal Control
• Immediately report any bite from wildlife as well from domestic pets to the South Brunswick Health Department 732-329-4000 ext. 7237 during business hours or to the South Brunswick Police 732-329-4646 nights, weekends, and holidays.

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