Beloved Big Bear Lake Bald Eagle Jackie Dies at 14 After Mysterious Illness
TL;DR
Jackie, the famous bald eagle livestreamed from California’s Big Bear Lake, died at 14 after a period of weakness and severe anemia; doctors could not determine the cause despite tests, and wildlife authorities are reviewing the case. Her story galvanized millions of viewers and helped fuel a public campaign to protect the eagle’s habitat, including a $10 million effort to preserve land near her nest.
Topics:top-newsenvironment#baldeagle#environment#habitatpreservation#livestream#ojairaptorcenter#wildlife
- Jackie, a beloved bald eagle and livestream star, dies of mysterious illness The Guardian
- Jackie, beloved Big Bear bald eagle watched by millions, dies The Desert Sun
- What's next for Big Bear bald eagle Shadow after mate Jackie's death? NBC Los Angeles
- Big Bear’s famous bald eagle Jackie has died LAist
- From Nest to Deathbed, Jackie the Eagle Entranced California and Beyond The New York Times
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