Oshi, one of the sled dogs who had just completed the Iditarod's two-week icy trek of nearly 1,000 miles, died from pneumonia shortly after finishing the race. More than 140 dog deaths have been linked directly to the Iditarod since its launch in 1973.
A 5-year-old dog that competed in the Iditarod sled dog race last week has since died of pneumonia, officials with the annual event confirmed.
The statement went on to note that Beattie would be withdrawn from the race as a result. According to the race's official rules, dogs are "under the jurisdiction of the Race Marshal" from the start of the race until three days after they have been cleared by veterinarians or two days after the final musher finishes.
More than 140 canine fatalities have been directly connected to the race, according to the Sled Dog Action Coalition. The activist group says the causes of death range from strangulation in towlines, internal hemorrhaging"after being gouged by a sled" to heart failure and pneumonia. Pressure from activist groups has resulted in a loss of sponsorship deals for the race.
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