Monday, April 6, 2020

TOGO !!!

'He has the heart of a survivor'. 'He runs fast'. 'His heart runs faster than his legs.' 'An underdog got the name of an underdog.' In 1920, the whole world witnessed deaths due to Plague. In 1925, many children started to die due to Diptheria. 'Gold dries out, luck dries out.' An antitoxin or rather serum is kept at the Fairbanks Railroad Hospital. 

No other alternatives by air ! Forget Nannen as of now. 'Have you seen the cloud ?' 'It is not the first storm that is going to hit Alaska.' But, like dogs, the humans must also fear the storm. Seppala is a musher by profession and a Norwegian and got married to Constance, a sweet, caring Belgian girl. Norwegians are too tough, whereas, Belgians are generally soft hearted. 

Constance always had a soft corner and a motherly love towards Togo. Seppala tried hard to get rid of Togo, but,  the dog loves his master so much. The dog knew how to escape and run fast, fast and fast, as if this speciality is already there in his gene. 'He is not a sled dog, he is a lead dog.' 'Whatever he has done, he has not done for the sled, but, for me only.' 'Good Dog ! Good Dog !'

All the parents of Nome town prayed inside their mind that Seppala must succeed in getting the serum to win the war against Diptheria. In Alaska, you have to be strong and tough, as the weather conditions too often become so rough. The serum run started. 'Hike !' Togo and his teammates had the experience of winning races too. 'They know what they are. Now, we need to know what we are.' 

The ice was cracking but the run was on. 'We are few ! We are a few Champions !' The Mayor had a plan for the relay run to make the transportation process faster. 20 relay teams are participating in this serum run. But, Seppala's team had a record serum run. What a serum run through Alaskan rough topography ! What a FEAT ! That dog is the leader who has never learned to accept DEFEAT. 

Constance not only knew the strategies of her husband but also had confidence on the speed of his team. 'Pray that they meet'. The weather conditions was becoming worse. It was the brutal game with the combination of sea water and icy surface. 'Forgive me for what happens !' Togo did a fantastic hike. Seppala make a dive to reach the surface and survived. 

They got the serum. Another team delivered it to the town. Togo was badly injured. The 12 year old dog ran so hard for his master only. The journalist was not aware of this unsung hero, Togo. 164 miles serum run by Togo and his teammates was not a matter of joke. Constance realized that Seppala has recognized the beautiful heart of this dog. 'Dog in the bedroom !' 

Seppala had to stop his job temporarily as Togo was always ready to lead even with his injured leg. For 2 years, Togo played the role of a good teacher and a father. The beloved ones always remains in your heart. Seppala could feel that Togo's soul is always watching him. Maybe, after so many years, at least, the USA Government realized the untold truth and gave respect to the real hero, "TOGO".

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