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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada: Statue of Drowned Dog Musher

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Address:
208 St. Mary's River Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada
Directions:
Along the waterfront. From Bay St. turn south onto St. Mary's River Drive. As the street bends right when it reaches the water, look to the left. The statue is there, in front of a little stand of trees.
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Statue of Drowned Dog Musher

William "Billy O" Orazietti was racing on Lake Michigan when his nine sled dogs fell through the ice. Billy O went in after them. He saved two. The other seven, and Billy O, drowned.

Roadsideamerica.com Report... [07/03/2022]

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Statue of dogs and musher William

Statue of Drowned Dog Musher

Very well done sculpture of a courageous man with a tragic story of unconditional love for man's best friend.

[Scott Itter, 07/03/2022]

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