Beloved Big Bear Lake Bald Eagle Jackie Dies at 14 After Mysterious Illness
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.
