Beloved Bald Eagle ‘Jackie’ Dies After Illness, Ojai Raptor Center Announces
Jackie, a beloved bald eagle from Big Bear, has died. The Ojai Raptor Center announced her death on Monday following an illness. Jackie was taken to the center on July 18 after being found unable to fly.
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Jackie, a bald eagle known for her presence in the Big Bear area, has died, the Ojai Raptor Center announced on Monday. The center stated that the eagle succumbed to an illness.
The beloved bird was brought to the Ojai Raptor Center on July 18 after being discovered in a condition where she was unable to fly. Details regarding the specific nature of her illness have not been provided.
Jackie had become a familiar figure to many, and her death was met with sadness. The Ojai Raptor Center is a facility dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of birds of prey.
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