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In the grip of disease. A thrilling race against death has started at Nenana
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In the grip of disease. A thrilling race against death has started at Nenana
In the grip of disease.
A thrilling race against death has started at Nenana, Alaska, where a dog sledge left for a 500 mile dash across the frozen wastes of Alaska to Nome. It is loaded with medicines with which to combat diphtheria, now epidemic amongst the natives. Ordinarily, 2 weeks are required for the journey but the present relay dog team hope to do it in 11 days.
31 January 1925
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In the Grip of Disease - A Race Against Death in Frozen Alaska
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. This print captures a pivotal moment in history, showcasing the resilience and determination of mankind in the face of a deadly epidemic. Taken on January 31,1925, at Nenana, Alaska, this image depicts a thrilling race against death that has commenced. In this frozen town blanketed by snow and gripped by disease, a dog sledge embarks on an arduous 500-mile dash to Nome. Laden with life-saving medicines desperately needed to combat the rampant diphtheria outbreak among the native population, this daring mission represents hope amidst despair. Ordinarily requiring two weeks for completion, the relay dog team aims to accomplish this perilous journey within an astonishing eleven days. The stakes are high as every minute counts when lives hang in balance. The monochrome composition evokes a sense of urgency and solemnity while capturing the harshness of winter in Alaska. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's unwavering spirit even under dire circumstances. Preserved through time by Central News agency, it stands as both an emblematic representation of early twentieth-century Europeana photography and a testament to human compassion during times of crisis. Let us not forget those brave souls who risked their own well-being for others' survival during this historic race against death.
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