Jackie, a beloved bald eagle and livestream star, dies of mysterious illness
Summary
Jackie, a well-known bald eagle at California’s Big Bear Lake who was watched by millions on a livestream, died at age 14 from an unknown illness. She had severe anemia and had been receiving treatment since mid-July but experts could not find the exact cause of her sickness.Key Facts
- Jackie was a bald eagle famous for a livestream that showed her raising chicks.
- She was found weak and unable to fly after a fight with two younger eagles.
- Experts diagnosed her with severe anemia but could not find the exact illness despite tests.
- Jackie was treated at the Ojai Raptor Center from mid-July until her death on Monday.
- The center is working with US and California wildlife services to understand her condition better.
- Millions of people worldwide followed Jackie’s life and cheered her family’s growth.
- The public campaign inspired by Jackie helped protect 63 acres of land near her nest from development.
- Support for the land effort came from local schools, community groups, and notable donors like OpenAI’s co-founder.
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