A skunk collected from E. Jimmie Leeds Road in Galloway Township has been confirmed positive for rabies, the third confirmed case of rabies in Atlantic County this year.
The skunk was found wandering outside on July 24 and appeared disoriented and sick. It was sent to the state lab for testing where it was confirmed positive on July 27.
An investigation by the Division of Public Health found a cat in the vicinity of the skunk and placed it on a 45-day confinement. The cat had recently received its rabies vaccination so no booster was recommended.