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A Life-Saving Relay: The Race Against Death

· 29 min

Episode A Life-Saving Relay: The Race Against Death

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When Fort Vermilion and Little Red River were in danger of a diphtheria outbreak, a lot of people came together to save lives, including one of Canada's most famous pilots. It is the Race Against Death.

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