Sled dog death - drowned during Iditarod
Anchorage, AK (US)

Incident Date: Friday, Dec 31, 2004
County: Anchorage

Disposition: Not Charged

Person of Interest: Michael Salvisberg

Tyson, a three-year-old male sled dog on Canadian musher Michael Salvisberg's team, died during the 2005 Iditarod. Tyson encountered open water and drowned while being transported from the plane to the dog lot.

References

• American Chronicle - January 24, 2006

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