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Necropsy for Jackie the beloved bald eagle reveals new information

Headline from KTVU San Francisco

The necropsy for Jackie, the beloved bald eagle from California 's Big Bear Valley, reveals new information about what led to the raptor's death. Cause of death was bird flu On Tuesday, The State of California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), along with partners – San Diego Zoo Wildlife Allia…

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  1. KESQ Palm Springs

    Avian Influenza identified as primary underlying cause of Big Bear bald eagle Jackie’s decline (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) - The final necropsy report on Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle's death was released on Wednesday, revealing Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza as the underlying primary cause of her decline.

  2. Los Angeles Times

    Cause of death for Jackie the bald eagle revealed; avian icon has been cremated (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Questions swirled when Big Bear's beloved bald eagle Jackie died following a mysterious illness in August. Officials released details about her cause of death on Wednesday

  3. FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News

    Cause of death revealed for beloved Big Bear bald eagle 'Jackie' (opens FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News)

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    FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News's feed description

    A necropsy determined that highly pathogenic avian influenza was the primary cause of death for Jackie, the well-known bald eagle from Big Bear Valley.

  4. KTLA Los Angeles

    Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle's cause of death revealed in necropsy (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    Necropsy results released Wednesday provided important answers about the illness that led to the death of Jackie the beloved Big Bear bald eagle following weeks of intensive medical care. Jackie became one of the most recognizable bald eagles in North America, with people following along with her an…

  5. ABC 13 Houston

    Big Bear bald eagle Jackie's cause of death revealed in new necropsy report (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    Big Bear's beloved bald eagle Jackie died from complications related to highly pathogenic avian influenza, according to necropsy results.

  6. WDIO Duluth

    Bird flu caused the death of Jackie, a California bald eagle who captured hearts (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Officials say bird flu caused the death of a bald eagle named Jackie who had become an internet sensation and a symbol of the species’ recovery in California. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said in a news release Wednesday that a necropsy and additional testing found that the primary…

  7. WDIO Duluth

    Ticker- Eagle Jackie (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Bird flu caused the death of a bald eagle named Jackie who had become an YouTube sensation.

  8. KTVU San Francisco

    Necropsy for Jackie the beloved bald eagle reveals new information (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    The necropsy for Jackie, the beloved bald eagle from California 's Big Bear Valley, reveals new information about what led to the raptor's death. Cause of death was bird flu On Tuesday, The State of California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), along with partners – San Diego Zoo Wildlife Allia…

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