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Beloved Eagle Jackie Dies After Difficult Treatment
10 Aug
Summary
- Famous bald eagle Jackie died Monday after weeks of care.
- She was attacked by other eagles and found unable to fly.
- Underlying health issues included kidney inflammation and anemia.
Jackie, a bald eagle renowned for her nest featured on a livestream watched by millions, died on Monday. She had been receiving intensive care at the Ojai Raptor Center following an attack by other eagles last month, which left her unable to fly near Big Bear Lake.
Upon arrival at the center in July, Jackie required critical treatment. Medical staff identified significant underlying health problems, including kidney inflammation and severe anemia. Despite improvements in her kidney function, her anemia persisted, baffling experts.
During her extensive treatment, Jackie underwent numerous tests, including blood transfusions, imaging, and toxicological screenings. Her health struggles were continuously updated to the public via Facebook posts, garnering widespread support and concern from her global following.
Jackie, hatched in 2012, was known for her nest with her mate Shadow in the San Bernardino Mountains. They had successfully raised six eaglets, with the most recent, Sandy and Luna, last seen near the nest in late July. Shadow continues to be observed in the habitat.
