Iditarod punishes 3 mushers for sheltering dogs in windstorm

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Mille Porsild of Denmark, Michelle Phillips of Canada and Riley Dyche of Fairbanks were penalized for taking dogs inside shelter cabins. The decision to punish the mushers was made by race marshal Mark Nordman. The nearly 1,000-mile (1,609-kilometer) race across Alaska was won March 15 by Brent Sass.

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The Guardian

Iditarod sledders punished for sheltering dogs during winter storm

Marshal says trio’s decision to bring dogs inside ‘affected the competition for racers’ as Peta condemns Alaska competition

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Associated Press News

Iditarod punishes 3 mushers for sheltering dogs in windstorm

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A fierce winter storm in the last stretch of this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog, which ultimately forced six mushers to scratch the same day, now has cost three other mushers for sheltering their dogs instead of leaving them outside in the harsh conditions.

3 months ago·United States

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New York Post

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3 months ago·New York, United States

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