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After Mysterious Late-Night Visit, Alaska Mascot Is Dead
The "unofficial mascot" of Anchorage, Alaska, has been put down after a possible poisoning. The New York Times reports that ...
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Star VII, Anchorage’s Famous Reindeer, Dies Weeks After Poisoning
The police have no leads. By Hank Sanders Star VII, the famous reindeer who led parades and cultural events as the unofficial mascot of Anchorage, Alaska, was euthanized on Tuesday, just weeks ...
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Attempted Theft and Poisoning of a Star Reindeer Leaves Anchorage Miffed
Star VII, the unofficial mascot for the Alaska city, nearly died when a person ... the nation’s most famous reindeer into the dark Anchorage night at 6:30 on Feb. 20. Star was found roaming ...