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Jackie, the California bald eagle who became an internet sensation, dies after illness

Compiled Aug 10

Jackie, the California bald eagle who became an internet sensation, dies after illness
Jackie, the California bald eagle who became an internet sensation, dies after illness · Photo: The Associated Press

Jackie the bald eagle died Monday after being treated for an illness at a veterinary facility.

  1. 2015
    Friends of Big Bear Valley installed a nest camera to document Jackie and Shadow's nest.
  2. 2024, after a winter storm
    Jackie sat on her eggs for more than two and a half days straight despite snow covering the nest.
  3. July 17
    San Dimas Raptor Rescue found Jackie ill following reports of a fight with two other eagles.
  4. Following her rescue, over three weeks
    Jackie was treated at the Ojai Raptor Center for ailments including anemia, receiving a blood transfusion and oxygen therapy.
  5. Monday
    Jackie died; the Ojai Raptor Center announced her death.

“We know this news will be deeply felt by the many thousands of people around the world who have followed her journey, hoped alongside us, prayed for her, and supported the people caring for her.”

Ojai Raptor Center

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