After being rescued near Big Bear Lake, Jackie spent more than three weeks receiving intensive treatment, oxygen therapy and round-the-clock monitoring. Veterinarians were particularly concerned by severe anemia as her condition repeatedly deteriorated despite their efforts.

Beloved Bald Eagle Jackie Dies After Battle With Mysterious Illness
Bald Eagle Jackie Dies (Photo Credit: PublicDomainImages/Pixabay)

Big Bear’s Bald Eagle Jackie Dies

Big Bear, California’s beloved bald eagle Jackie has died after battling a mysterious illness that left her in critical condition for several weeks.

Jackie became one of the most recognizable bald eagles in the country through the popular Big Bear Valley eagle nest livestream. For years, viewers around the world followed her life alongside her longtime mate, Shadow, watching the pair build their nest, defend their territory and raise eaglets.

The Ojai Raptor Center announced Monday, August 10, that Jackie died in the early hours of the morning after more than three weeks of intensive medical care.

Despite the efforts of veterinarians and consulting specialists, her condition continued to deteriorate. She had been receiving oxygen therapy, supportive treatment and around-the-clock monitoring in the center’s intensive care unit.

Jackie was transferred to the Ojai Raptor Center after she was rescued near Big Bear Lake in July. She was suffering from severe anemia, and her blood levels repeatedly fell to dangerously low levels during her treatment.