Injured bald eagle presumed to be Jackie has died: Wildlife rescue

Thousands mourn the death of the eagle at California’s Big Bear Lake, whose life was closely followed via livestream 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…

Jackie and her partner, Shadow, had been watched by millions of people over the years through the Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam.

Jackie, the bald eagle who became a global internet favourite through Big Bear Valley livestreams, has died at 14 after more than three weeks of intensive treatment for a serious illness.

The eagle died nearly one month after she was brought to a rehabilitation center for treatment following a fight with two other birds, the Ojai Raptor Center said Monday.

"It is with profound sadness that we share that [Jackie] passed away in the early hours of this morning, following more than three weeks of intensive medical care," Ojai Raptor Center said.