Mushers and dogs braved a horrific Alaska winter to deliver lifesaving serum 100 years ago
It took more than five days through hypothermia, frostbite, gale-force winds and blinding whiteouts to bring the life-saving serum to the community on Feb. 2, 1925.
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The Alaskan hero dogs who prevented a diphtheria epidemic in 1925
One hundred years ago an outbreak of the deadly disease in the Alaskan outpost of Nome caught the world’s attention.
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Great Race of Mercy: Maine man recreates famed dog-sled run 100 years later
Next week marks 100 years since the conclusion of the Great Serum Run, also known as the Great Race of Mercy, to deliver life ...