Iditarod Musher Dallas Seavey Penalized for Inadequate Moose Gutting

Seavey faces a two-hour penalty in the iconic sled dog race after failing to fully gut a moose killed in self-defense, adding a twist to his quest for a record sixth victory.

Dallas Seavey, a five-time Iditarod winner, was penalized two hours for not sufficiently gutting a moose he killed in self-defense during the race.
Seavey's dog, Faloo, was injured in the encounter with the moose but has since recovered after surgery.
The penalty will be added to Seavey's mandatory 24-hour layover at the Cripple checkpoint, affecting his race strategy.
Despite the setback, Seavey and his team were leading the race as of Wednesday, aiming for a record sixth Iditarod victory.
The moose meat was salvaged and distributed in Skwentna, adhering to Iditarod rules regarding the killing of big game animals in self-defense.