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Celebrity bald eagle Jackie's anemia worsens: 'Wish we had better news'
latimes.com • • nation
Key Points:
- Jackie, a 14-year-old celebrity bald eagle, is experiencing worsening anemia with her packed cell volume dropping below 10%, prompting intensive care and oxygen therapy at the Ojai Raptor Center.
- Despite extensive testing including a CT scan and bone marrow biopsy, the exact cause of Jackie's severe anemia remains undiagnosed, though a prior blood transfusion was administered to save her life.
- Jackie was found weak and unable to fly in mid-July after fighting with younger eagles, but experts believe her illness predates this incident.
- Fans who have followed Jackie and her mate Shadow via a popular livestream are deeply concerned about her recovery, which could take weeks or months, while Shadow's future in Big Bear remains uncertain.
- The nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley noted Shadow continues to frequent his habitat but may seek a new mate or relocate, reflecting the unknown outcome of Jackie’s health crisis.
