The Four-Legged Heroes Who Saved the Lives of Children and An Entire Town
After many failed attempts at delivering a life-saving serum by train, plane, and dog sled, Balto the dog delivered the life-saving serum in 1925 when doctors in Alaska faced a deadly dilemma. A diphtheria epidemic was poised to sweep through Nome, Alaska, a city on the state’s far west coast, and... Sign in to see full entry.