Jackie the Bald Eagle Battles Critical Illness as Vets Strive to Stabilize Her
Jackie, a beloved bald eagle rescued after a July altercation in Southern California, remains unstable and critically ill at the Ojai Raptor Center as doctors monitor her condition; her latest bloodwork shows severe anemia and kidney inflammation despite a life-saving transfusion and intensive care from nine veterinarians and wildlife officials. Tests have ruled out lead poisoning, cancer, and fishing hooks, with rodenticide exposure considered but not deemed the primary cause. The case has drawn millions of fans and continued attention to her nest with her partner Shadow and a new eagle nicknamed Jolene.
