Iditarod Champion's Harrowing Encounter: Killing a Moose to Protect His Team

Five-time Iditarod champion Dallas Seavey was forced to fatally shoot and gut an "angry" moose after it became entangled with his sled dog team, critically injuring one dog during the famed Alaska competition. Seavey followed race rules by notifying officials and continued the 1,000-mile race after the encounter. The injured dog, named Faloo, was flown to an Anchorage veterinary clinic and underwent surgery, remaining in critical condition. Despite the incident, Seavey was listed in sixth place on the race leaderboard.