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Mystery deepens about what's ailing her
USA Today • • nation
Key Points:
- Jackie, a famous 14-year-old bald eagle from Big Bear Lake, Southern California, is critically ill and receiving treatment at the Ojai Raptor Center after a life-saving blood transfusion, but her exact illness remains unknown.
- Tests have ruled out lead poisoning, cancer, and metal ingestion, though she is being treated for rodenticide poisoning; results for possible zinc toxicity are still pending.
- Jackie is underweight with severe anemia and kidney inflammation, and specialists are consulting to develop a comprehensive treatment plan while monitoring her condition closely.
- Despite her critical state, Jackie is alert, perching, and eating, and her mate Shadow is continuing to care for their offspring, who are defending the nest in her absence.
- Fans worldwide remain deeply concerned but hopeful, expressing support and prayers for Jackie’s recovery as wildlife experts emphasize the need for patience in diagnosing and treating complex wildlife illnesses.
