Farewell to Jackie: Big Bear’s Famous Bald Eagle Succumbs to Unknown Ailment
TL;DR
Jackie, the Big Bear Valley bald eagle whose nest livestream drew millions, died after weeks of care for a mysterious illness that caused severe anemia; despite extensive tests—CT scans and a bone marrow biopsy—veterinarians could not determine a cause, and her remains were transferred to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The 14-year-old bird and her mate Shadow had raised several chicks over the years, and fans mourn her loss while Shadow’s future remains uncertain; the story also touched on fundraising to protect the eagles’ nesting area.
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- Jackie, arguably the world’s most famous bald eagle, dies after weeks of treatment Los Angeles Times
- Jackie the beloved Big Bear bald eagle dies KTLA
- Beloved Big Bear eagle Jackie dies after prolonged illness, wildlife officials say ABC7 Los Angeles
- Big Bear’s famous bald eagle Jackie has died LAist
- Jackie, Bald Eagle in California Who Became Livestream Star, Is Dead The New York Times
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