Born in 1919, Balto, under the guidance of musher Leonhard Seppala, led the final leg of the life-saving 1925 serum run to Nome, battling harsh landscapes and extreme snowstorms.
The daring mission of the 1925 Serum Run, where Balto and over 150 dogs traversed more than 600 miles to deliver the diphtheria antitoxin to Nome, saving countless lives.
Against all odds, Balto led his team across the frozen Alaskan wilderness, braving fierce winds and snowstorms, to deliver the the serum.
Balto's journey from hero to sideshow attraction, and finally, to a symbol of resilience and courage. A reflection on the bitter-sweet path of a true hero.