Dallas Seavey Kills Moose in Self-Defense During Iditarod Race

The incident, which involved the five-time champion and his dog team, has sparked discussions on the risks associated with the annual sled dog race.

Dallas Seavey, a five-time Iditarod champion, was forced to shoot and kill a moose in self-defense after it became entangled with his dog team.
The incident occurred early Monday morning, just outside the Skwentna checkpoint, approximately 14 miles into the race.
Seavey had to gut the moose as per race rules, which state that any big game animal killed in defense of life or property must be reported and gutted.
The injured dog from Seavey's team was flown to Anchorage for veterinary evaluation and treatment.
The event has raised questions about the risks to wildlife and the safety of participants in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.