Woman Arrested for Sled Dog Massacre in Alaska

0:00Troopers in Alaska just arrested a 35-year-old woman from Willow after 25 sled dogs turned of dead at a kennel north of town in the Caswell Lakes area. Her name is Misty Raider and she's facing 26 counts of animal cruelty, a class C felony that could mean up to five years in prison per. Charge, she got booked into the Matzu pre-trial facility. This all came to light last week when locals finally checked out the property. The area around Willow in Takitna draws a ton of mushers, both pros and hobbyists, so words spread fast about issues at this spot. Folks in the mushing community have been flagging the glek problems there for months, but it took a resident's visit to uncover the full mess. Mushers are heartbroken, calling it a straight-up tragedy for the dogs and the sport. My Dalinar, the guy who found them, shot video of the grim scene on April 14, 2026. He spotted one dog still alive, but barely hanging on from starvation, so he rushed it straight to a vet clinic.

1:01Authorities are still piecing it together, but this bus sends a clear message. No one's letting animal neglect slide in mushing country anymore. Stay tuned as charges play out. You've been listening to Anchorage News today, AI-powered local news.