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In 1925, Nome, Alaska was hit with a diphtheria epidemic and there was no antitoxin left. As land, air, and sea routes were not accessible, 20 mushers and 150 sled dogs were used to transport the serum over a 674-mile journey in 5 1/2 days, despite the subzero temperatures, near-blizzard conditions, and hurricane-force winds.

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In 1925, Nome, Alaska was hit with a diphtheria epidemic and there was no antitoxin left. As land, air, and sea routes were not accessible, 20 mushers and 150 sled dogs were used to transport the serum over a 674-mile journey in 5 1/2 days, despite the subzero temperatures, near-blizzard conditions, and hurricane-force winds.

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