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The Serum Run to Nome and Togo's Legacy
32:47 - 40:08 (07:21)
Togo, a Siberian sled dog, played a critical role in the Serum Run to Nome in 1925, but it was Balto who gained international recognition as the hero. Togo retired in Maine where he was bred and his offspring became the foundation of the Sepulah Siberian sled dog line.
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Balto, along with many other dogs, participated in the Great Race of Mercy to transport antitoxin serum for diphtheria to Nome, Alaska.
32:47 - 37:32 (04:45)
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Balto, along with many other dogs, participated in the Great Race of Mercy to transport antitoxin serum for diphtheria to Nome, Alaska. Despite leading the team side by side with another dog named Fox, it was Balto who gained international recognition as the hero that saved Nome.
ChapterThe Serum Run to Nome and Togo's Legacy
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Togo was a valuable member of the sled dog team, who played a pivotal role in delivering the serum to the people of Nome during a diphtheria outbreak.
37:32 - 40:08 (02:36)
Summary
Togo was a valuable member of the sled dog team, who played a pivotal role in delivering the serum to the people of Nome during a diphtheria outbreak. His legacy lives on through his offspring, and he remains a beloved figure in the world of sled dog racing.