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Life in Greenland - Our Dog is Having Surgery
November 8, 2025 · 14 min · 101K views · Greenland
Nova the dog in life vest on dinghy near Sisimiut
What this video covers
Juho and Sohvi Kangasluoma, sailing the Garcia Nouanni 43, visit a mobile veterinary clinic in Greenland to seek medical care for their dog, Nova.▶ 0:00 Because Nuuk hosts the only permanent veterinary facility in the country, sled dogs in remote settlements often lack access to professional care.▶ 2:17 The volunteer-run project, GimecHealth, travels to these isolated communities to provide essential services, including dental work, surgeries, and X-rays, using improvised mobile operating rooms.▶ 2:39 The clinic relies on funding from Denmark and private donations to maintain its equipment and reach areas where no other veterinary support exists.▶ 6:35 Following a successful procedure, Nova recovers quickly, allowing the crew to resume hiking in the tundra near their anchorage.▶ 9:16 The project also provides training for local youth to encourage future veterinary interest in the region.▶ 7:14
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