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Farewell Jackie: Big Bear Bald Eagle Dies After Prolonged Illness; Remains Headed to National Eagle Repository

California’s Big Bear bald eagle Jackie died Aug. 9 after weeks of treatment for anemia and kidney inflammation, with new details revealing a large blood clot in her wing and kidney, plus liver and lung abnormalities and poor bone marrow response. She underwent extensive testing, including CT scans and a bone marrow biopsy, but could not keep food down in the final days. A necropsy will be performed by veterinary pathologists in the San Diego Wildlife Alliance, and, per federal law, her remains will be sent to the National Eagle Repository in Colorado for distribution to enrolled tribes and educational use. Shadow’s future remains uncertain as the nest scene continues to evolve with visiting eagles around the territory.

24 days ago•Source: ABC7 Los Angeles

"Tanker Crash Sends Thousands of Live Salmon into Wrong Oregon Waterway"

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2.795 min•2 years ago

"Tanker Crash Sends Thousands of Live Salmon into Wrong Oregon Waterway"

A truck carrying 102,000 spring Chinook smolts crashed, spilling about 77,000 of the threatened salmon into the wrong creek in Oregon. The accident occurred as the truck failed to navigate a sharp bend, releasing the majority of its cargo into Lookingglass Creek instead of the intended Imnaha River. The spill represents a significant loss for efforts to replenish depleted salmon populations, with wildlife officials expecting a decrease in adult fish returning in the coming years. The Nez Percé Tribe assisted in the cleanup, and the impact of the accident on future salmon populations is being assessed.

via The Washington Post