Chapter
The True Story of Togo, the Sled Dog
52:38 - 59:14 (06:36)
The speaker explains the inaccuracies in the popular story of Balto and sheds light on the lesser-known true hero of the serum run, Togo. Despite being a smaller and older dog, Togo led his team on the longest and most treacherous part of the journey.
Clips
A discussion about the inaccuracies in the movie Balto and how it introduced the serum run.
52:38 - 54:36 (01:57)
Summary
A discussion about the inaccuracies in the movie Balto and how it introduced the serum run.
ChapterThe True Story of Togo, the Sled Dog
Episode66: In Dog We Trust. Iditarod National Historic Trail.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The speaker pays tribute to Togo, the 12-year-old dog who had recovered from arthritis to become a rescue dog.
54:36 - 55:57 (01:21)
Summary
The speaker pays tribute to Togo, the 12-year-old dog who had recovered from arthritis to become a rescue dog. The emotional story emphasises the resilience and dedication of dogs, punctuated by the speaker's personal experiences, potentially making the audience cry.
ChapterThe True Story of Togo, the Sled Dog
Episode66: In Dog We Trust. Iditarod National Historic Trail.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The podcast host shares the story of Togo, a sled dog who was part of the serum run to Nome and ran more miles than any other dog, contrary to the popular belief that Balto did the most work.
55:57 - 59:14 (03:17)
Summary
The podcast host shares the story of Togo, a sled dog who was part of the serum run to Nome and ran more miles than any other dog, contrary to the popular belief that Balto did the most work. She shares the emotional nature of the story and the significance of the Iditarod race in Alaska.