Balto was a Siberian Husky who became famous for leading his team on the final leg of the 1925 serum run to Nome, delivering life-saving medicine to the town during a diphtheria outbreak. Despite harsh weather conditions and treacherous terrain, Balto and his team successfully completed the mission, earning him widespread recognition and admiration. Today, Balto is celebrated as a symbol of bravery and determination, with a statue erected in his honor in New York City’s Central Park.