Balto
Introduction
The name Balto comes from the Siberian Yupik word meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be robust.'
Background Story
Balto was the name of a famous sled dog who became a hero in 1925 for delivering medicine to patients during a diphtheria outbreak in Nome, Alaska. He and his team completed the final leg of the trek, helping save many lives. His story has been immortalized in movies and books.
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