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Alaska's Iditarod dogs get neon visibility harnesses after 5 were fatally hit while training

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Five dogs died and eight were injured in collisions with snowmobiles. For the first time, mushers will have the chance to snag light-up, neon harnesses for dogs. The harnesses burn with bright neon-like colors that help illuminate the dogs. Mushers typically wear a bright headlamp for visibility.

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Alaska’s Iditarod dogs get neon visibility harnesses after 5 were fatally hit while training

The Iditarod, the annual sled dog race celebrating Alaska's official state sport, got underway Saturday with a new focus on safety after five dogs died and eight were injured in collisions with snowmobiles while training on shared, multi-use trails.

3 years ago·San Diego, United States

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