IDITAROD XXXV MUSHER Bruce Milne, (Bib #70) made the decision to scratch at 1:20 pm, (March 16, 2007) In Kaltag, Alaska. Race officials say the rookie musher from Two Rivers Alaska made the decision to scratch based on the welfare of his team. Kaltag Alaska is located 351 miles south east of Nome.

For more information please contact Chas St.George, Director of Public Relations, Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race at cstgeorge@iditarod.com.