Scratches
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Re: Scratches
by libby the lab » Thu Mar 19, 2020 6:52 pm
Now Buntzen and Campeau are out.
Cindy, Anna Banana and Link-de
RIP Libby and Hank
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Re: Scratches
by tanglefoot » Fri Mar 20, 2020 10:48 am
for what seemed like a fairly good trail if not fast this year, sure is alot of scratches. 
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Re: Scratches
by elsietee » Fri Mar 20, 2020 11:11 am
They all trained for -30°F / -34°C and it was above freezing?
I think it was Jeff Deeter, arriving at the finish yesterday, said it was -55°F outside Nikolai... and then 45°F the day he came in to Nome.
I think it was Jeff Deeter, arriving at the finish yesterday, said it was -55°F outside Nikolai... and then 45°F the day he came in to Nome.
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Re: Scratches
by flowerpower » Fri Mar 20, 2020 11:52 am
Matthew has scratched from the race. It is our understanding that he got into some water and was unable, though he tried, to continue to move forward on the trail. We received a msg from Matthew that he and the dogs are fine. They are cuddled up together awaiting the rescue crew.
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Re: Scratches
by elsietee » Fri Mar 20, 2020 12:24 pm
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Matt Failor? My tracker still shows him going strong, along the beach on the way to Safety:
Matt Failor? My tracker still shows him going strong, along the beach on the way to Safety:
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Re: Scratches
by mira » Fri Mar 20, 2020 12:31 pm
flowerpower wrote:Matthew has scratched from the race. It is our understanding that he got into some water and was unable, though he tried, to continue to move forward on the trail. We received a msg from Matthew that he and the dogs are fine. They are cuddled up together awaiting the rescue crew.
Perhaps that is the reason for the three of them stopping where they did? They stayed together with him waiting for the rescue crew and now someone is mushing the team back?
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Re: Scratches
by tanglefoot » Fri Mar 20, 2020 1:05 pm
Helicopter rescue for Matt failer, Sean and Tom.
Dogs safe and on way to Nome
Report of chest deep overflow and high winds.
All other mushers behind are waiting a re route and will travel together
Dogs safe and on way to Nome
Report of chest deep overflow and high winds.
All other mushers behind are waiting a re route and will travel together
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Re: Scratches
by tanglefoot » Fri Mar 20, 2020 1:07 pm
From itc just now
Very high winds and warm temperatures created very deep overflow of water on a section of the trail near Safety. As a result, Sean Underwood, Tom Knolmayer and Matthew Failor requested assistance and were rescued by helicopter. They are currently being evaluated for precautionary measures. All sled dogs are in good condition and being transferred to Nome at this time. We are reworking this section so that the remaining teams can proceed tomorrow.
More updates to come at Iditarod.com.
Very high winds and warm temperatures created very deep overflow of water on a section of the trail near Safety. As a result, Sean Underwood, Tom Knolmayer and Matthew Failor requested assistance and were rescued by helicopter. They are currently being evaluated for precautionary measures. All sled dogs are in good condition and being transferred to Nome at this time. We are reworking this section so that the remaining teams can proceed tomorrow.
More updates to come at Iditarod.com.
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Re: Scratches
by mira » Fri Mar 20, 2020 1:09 pm
chest deep overflow? That is bad. Like.. really really bad.
https://iditarod.com/372211-2/
This is just so sad end of this yeas Iditarod.
https://iditarod.com/372211-2/
This is just so sad end of this yeas Iditarod.
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Re: Scratches
by elsietee » Fri Mar 20, 2020 1:14 pm
Any rookie who doesn't manage to finish this last part of the race should, IMO, no longer be classed as a rookie - having to deal with this.
I'm guessing those that scratched back in Shak/Unk are relieved about their decisions.
I'm guessing those that scratched back in Shak/Unk are relieved about their decisions.
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