Gunnar Kaasen
Gunnar Kaasen was a musher who took part in the 1925 serum run to Nome. He lead the last team, the one who brought the medicine to Nome. His lead dog was Balto.[1][2]
Gunnar Kaasen | |
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 Gunnar Kaasen with Balto | |
| Born | March 11, 1882 Burfjord valley, Sweden-Norway |
| Died | November 27, 1960 (aged 78) Everett, Washington, United States |
| Occupation | Musher |
References
- Jensen, Lance. "Balto & Togo: Goodbye Nome!". Working Dog Web.
- Aversano, Earl J. "Balto - A Capsule History". Balto’s True Story.
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