I had the honor and pleasure of accompanying 4 rangers from 1 Canadian Ranger Patrol Group just ahead of the teams last year. I have been a follower of the Yukon Quest for years and as such, it was an incredible opportunity to actually meet some of the mushers. It was an experience I'll never forget.
Major Scott Gillingham Ottawa, Ontario
Yukon Quest Necropsy Official Statement
Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race Head Vet Dr. Kathleen McGill announced the results of the necropsy completed by Lt. Col. Christine Christensen, Board Certified Veterinary Pathologist on the deceased dog General.
“The necropsy revealed the definitive cause of death was a condition called intestinal volvulus with bowel infarction,” stated McGill. “Blood and tissue samples will be sent to the lab for further analysis. Results are expected from those tests in four to six weeks.”
General belonged to musher Jake Berkowitz.
Race Marshal Doug Grilliot has been informed and officially accepted the results presented by the veterinary team.
