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Jackie, a beloved bald eagle and livestream star, dies of mysterious illness
Thousands mourn the death of the eagle at California’s Big Bear Lake, whose life was closely followed via livestream
TL;DR
- Jackie, a bald eagle from Big Bear Lake, died at 14 due to a mysterious illness.
- She was found weak and unable to fly after an altercation with younger eagles.
- Experts at the Ojai Raptor Center suspected she was sick for weeks prior to the fight.
- Despite various tests, the cause of her severe anemia could not be determined.
- Jackie's life and nesting activities were followed by millions via livestream since 2015.
- Her story inspired a $10 million effort to purchase land near her nest, protecting it from development.
- Fans are mourning her death and celebrating her legacy in environmental conservation.