The Alaskan hero dogs who prevented a diphtheria epidemic in 1925
- Posted on February 1, 2025
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The Alaskan hero dogs who prevented a diphtheria epidemic in 1925
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One hundred years ago an outbreak of the deadly disease in the Alaskan outpost of Nome caught the world’s attention.