Jackie, the beloved bald eagle who stole the hearts of thousands, has died
Jackie was given life-saving care at the Ojai Raptor Center, where she was given oxygen therapy, supportive treatment and around-the-clock monitoring within the ICU of the organization.
FILE: Friends of Big Bear Valley bald eagle Jackie rescued being treated for illness
Jackie was found grounded on July 17 and taken into care. She has some symptoms, and tests are being ran to figure out what's wrong. Video from the day of her rescue shows her flying and then being captured and taken to a facility for treatment.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. – A heartbreaking tragedy has unfolded in California as beloved bald eagle Jackie passed away after suffering critical injuries.
On Monday evening, the nonprofit organization Friends of Big Bear Valley, which helps protect and preserve natural habitats, shared a post from The Ojai Raptor Center that announced Jackie's death.
"We know this news will be deeply felt by the many thousands of people around the world who have followed her journey, hoped alongside us, prayed for her and supported the people caring for her," Friends of Big Bear Valley said.
BELOVED FRIENDS OF BIG BEAR VALLEY BALD EAGLE 'JACKIE' IN CRITICAL CONDITION WITH UNKNOWN AILMENT
Veterinarians at Ojai Raptor Center providing care to Jackie.
(The Ojai Raptor Center/Facebook / FOX Weather)
Jackie was given life-saving care at the Ojai Raptor Center, where she was given oxygen therapy, supportive treatment and around-the-clock monitoring within the ICU of the organization.
On July 17, officials were notified of an adult bald eagle on the ground for two days, unable to fly and that it had gotten into a fight with others.
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![A worker at San Dimas Raptor Rescue Team hold Jackie after taking her in.]()
Image 1 of 3A worker at San Dimas Raptor Rescue Team hold Jackie after taking her in. (County of Los Angeles Department of Parks & Recreation)
![Jackie in care at San Dimas Raptor Rescue Team before being transferred.]()
Image 2 of 3Jackie in care at San Dimas Raptor Rescue Team before being transferred. (County of Los Angeles Department of Parks & Recreation)
![Jackie standing on a boat near Dana Point Park before being rescued.]()
Image 3 of 3Jackie standing on a boat near Dana Point Park before being rescued. (County of Los Angeles Department of Parks & Recreation)
The nonprofit believed the bird to be Jackie after not seeing her on their cameras for several days, which are free for the public to watch.
When Jackie was finally rescued, she was found to be underweight, anemic and had inflamed kidneys.
Jackie and Shadow feeding Sandy and Luna and watching over the nest on May 1, 2026.
(Friends of Big Bear Valley / FOX Weather)
Unfortunately, Jackie was critically ill and after a long fight and extensive life-saving efforts, she passed away on Monday morning.
She leaves behind two eaglets, Sandy and Luna, who were born nearly four months ago.