Pat Moon out

Chicago native, and rookie to the race, Pat Moon (17) had an accident on the trail and has had to be evacuated via airplane. Early reports are that he ran into a tree. While he suffered injury, his dogs are fine. Any injury for Pat is serious however:

At the age of 15, Pat was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, an auto immune disease that targets the intestines and kidneys. Although afflicted with these health issues, he does not allow it to curtail his life or activities. When asked about running the Iditarod, Pat says, "Although having an illness is physical, being sick is a state of mind."

From the Anchorage Daily News: Musher Moon injured, flown to Anchorage for treatment

Down to 66 teams.