Two Dogs Die During Alaskas Iditarod Race, Sparking Calls to End the Race

Published: 12 March 2024 at 01:43

During Alaskas annual Iditarod sled dog race, two dogs named Bog and George died over the weekend, renewing calls to end the 1,000-mile competition. Despite efforts to revive them, both dogs collapsed and passed away at different points on the trail. PETA has criticized the race, claiming over 150 dogs have died since 1973. Mushers Hunter Keefe and Issac Teaford, who are fairly inexperienced, voluntarily withdrew from the race after the incidents.

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2 dogs die during Iditarod, prompting call from PETA to end the race across Alaska

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