Jackie, Big Bear Bald Eagle, Dies After Multiple Severe Illnesses
Jackie, a well-known bald eagle from Big Bear, passed away in August from multiple severe illnesses, including Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), wildlife officials announced. She had been receiving intensive care at the Ojai Raptor Center.
Los Angeles, CA, October 15, 2026 —
Jackie, a well-known bald eagle from Big Bear, died in August after suffering from multiple severe illnesses, including Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), wildlife officials announced. She had been receiving intensive care at the Ojai Raptor Center.
The announcement identified HPAI as one of the illnesses Jackie had, but did not provide further details about her other conditions. It also did not specify the date in August when she died or identify the wildlife officials who made the announcement.
Jackie’s connection to Big Bear and her care at the Ojai Raptor Center are the details provided about her background and treatment. The information available does not state when she arrived at the center, how long she received care, or what treatments were given. No additional details were provided about the circumstances of her illness or death.
HPAI was included among the multiple severe illnesses cited in the announcement. The information provided does not say whether it was identified as the sole cause of Jackie’s death; officials described her death as resulting from multiple severe illnesses. No further information was provided about the timing or method of the diagnosis.
The announcement did not include Jackie’s age, the name of a veterinarian or other care provider, or details about plans following her death. It also did not provide a statement from the Ojai Raptor Center. The available details establish that Jackie received intensive care there before dying in August, but do not provide a fuller timeline of her illness or treatment.
Story summarized from the original created by Makenna Cramer on laist.com, see more information here.
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