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DanJPopp t1_jaxilus wrote

Reply to comment by AnonymousPug26 in Alaska's arduous Iditarod kicks off with ceremonial start by besselfunctions

Not just Balto, but several teams that ran a relay to get medicine to Nome. The real hero dog was Togo, who lead his team nearly 300 miles in the relay. Balto ran the last and shortest leg, which is why he got credit as the hero.

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Monnster07 t1_jaz739u wrote

And there's even controversy as to the claim that Balto even led that team. Most believe that Balto was at most a co-lead and possibly not lead at all and was only said to be to make the story more dramatic.

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daysondaysfam t1_jazh4ag wrote

Way to ruin my childhood movie

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El_Zarco t1_jazy5w7 wrote

Even Balto betray me, I fed up with this world!

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Kickenkitchenkitten t1_jb04mly wrote

If you can and you're willing to give one or more its forever home, I recommend you rescue a few strays and love them until you feel better.

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