He led his team through a blizzard to save dying children.
In 1925, Nome, Alaska, faced a deadly diphtheria epidemic. The only hope was a relay of sled dogs, and Balto led the final, treacherous 53-mile leg through a blinding blizzard with -50°F wind chills. Though his musher could barely see, Balto's loyalty to the trail saved an entire town, and his statue now stands proudly in Central Park.
