The Intervention Of Dog Sled Teams and Nome’s Champion
You might wonder why the town didn’t receive the batch of serum through planes. The reason is that those were out of the question, not with the terrible winds and weather that made Alaska almost impassable in winter. Besides, planes were a new technology at the time, and there was barely any proof that they could last in Alaska’s strong currents.
The decision to transfer the antitoxin through dog sled teams was made hastily, and much of the responsibility for making the trip fell on none other than the renowned mushing champion, Leonhard Seppala. His ability was well-known, but he also had the ultimate weapon—Togo.
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