Jackie, a beloved bald eagle and livestream star, dies of mysterious illness
Jackie, a famous bald eagle known for her livestreamed life at Big Bear Lake, has died at age 14 due to an undiagnosed illness. Despite medical intervention and extensive testing, experts were unable to determine the cause of her condition.
Why it matters
The eagle was a significant cultural icon for wildlife enthusiasts and her death highlights the challenges of monitoring and treating wild animals.
Jackie the bald eagle is examined on 18 July 2026, at the Los Angeles county Parks San Dimas Raptor Rescue Center in San Dimas, Calif. Jackie the bald eagle is examined on 18 July 2026, at the Los Angeles county Parks San Dimas Raptor Rescue Center in San Dimas, Calif. California 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
Prefer the Guardian on Google Jackie – the beloved bald eagle at California’s Big Bear Lake whose livestream was followed by millions of viewers as she birthed and raised chicks – died on Monday due to a mysterious illness. She was 14.
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