Star VII, Anchorage’s Famous Reindeer, Dies Weeks After Poisoning

In February, security camera footage showed a masked figure spraying the reindeer with an unknown liquid. The police have no leads.

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Attempted Theft and Poisoning of a Star Reindeer Leaves Anchorage Miffed

Star VII, the unofficial mascot for the Alaska city, nearly died when a person sprayed it with air freshener, the animals’ owner said.

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Fin Whale Carcass Washes Ashore in Anchorage, Alaska

Crowds in Anchorage have braved freezing temperatures and slippery ice to see the hulking carcass of a rare fin whale, which washed ashore a few miles from downtown.

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