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The veteran left Takotna just before 1:30 Thursday morning with 13 dogs on his string.
The four time champion pulled out of Takotna just after 12:30 Thursday morning with 13 dogs on the line.
On his way out of Takotna the veteran musher addressed the camera, and he sent his children a special message.
1:38 Thursday morning and Aliy Zirkle has reached the Halfway Point of Iditarod. The GCI Dorothy G Page Halfway Award is to come.
Diehl promptly prepares his team and continues to press forward.









