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Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle ‘still very sick,’ long recovery ahead; Cause of illness remains unknown

Headline from KESQ Palm Springs

BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) - Two weeks after the attack on Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle is still anemic, officials said, and she faces a long recovery. The Ojai Raptor Center, which is treating Jackie, shared an update on Friday.

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11 articles, oldest first.

  1. KTLA Los Angeles

    Wildlife rescue teases big news on Jackie the bald eagle's condition (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    Fans of the beloved Big Bear bald eagles have new reason for hope after the wildlife center in charge of Jackie's care said on Monday that positive news about her recovery is coming "soon." Jackie has been in critical condition due to illness after she was seen locked in a fight with two subadult ba…

  2. KTLA Los Angeles

    Jackie the bald eagle improving after 'setback.' Here's the latest on her recovery (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    Wildlife officials gave an update Monday afternoon on Jackie the bald eagle's condition as she continues to battle an illness following a fight with two subadult bald eagles. The Ojai Raptor Center said Jackie's condition is "stable but critical" as she remains in intensive care and receives round-t…

  3. KGET Bakersfield

    Jackie the bald eagle remains in critical condition but showing 'encouraging improvement' (opens KGET Bakersfield)

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    KGET Bakersfield's feed description

    BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Days after news broke that "Jackie" the bald eagle was badly injured following an altercation with two other eagles, she remains in critical condition. Officials said although Jackie's condition is critical, she is in stable condition, receiving around-the-clock support…

  4. FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News

    Beloved Big Bear bald eagle Jackie shows signs of progress (opens FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News)

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    FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News's feed description

    Jackie, the beloved Big Bear bald eagle, remains in critical condition at the Ojai Raptor Center but is showing signs of recovery, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley.

  5. KTLA Los Angeles

    What's on Jackie the bald eagle's wing? Wildlife experts explain (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    As the Ojai Raptor Center continues to care for Jackie the beloved Big Bear bald eagle, wildlife experts have been sharing information on aspects of bird treatment and facts for curious fans who have been following along.

  6. KTLA Los Angeles

    Rescuers share encouraging update on Jackie the bald eagle (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    Veterinarians caring for Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle, shared encouraging news about her condition Wednesday while cautioning that she remains a "very sick" bird. Jackie is receiving treatment at the Ojai Raptor Center, where she was taken after a scuffle with two other bald eagles earlier this m…

  7. KGET Bakersfield

    Jackie the bald eagle moved out of intensive care but not yet 'out of danger' (opens KGET Bakersfield)

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    KGET Bakersfield's feed description

    BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The internet famous bald eagle named "Jackie" is continuing down the path of recovery after she was found injured. The Ojai Raptor Center in Mira Monte said that although Jackie is still receiving around-the-clock veterinary care, she has been moved out of the wildlife …

  8. Los Angeles Times

    Big Bear bald eagle Jackie leaves intensive care but remains 'very sick' (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Famous bald eagle Jackie has been moved out of intensive care. While still "a very sick patient," her progress offers hope to fans. It's still unclear what's behind her illness.

  9. KTLA Los Angeles

    Jackie the bald eagle still 'very sick,' has 'long recovery road ahead,' wildlife experts say (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle Jackie, who was rescued by wildlife experts and taken to a wildlife rehabilitation center after she was found injured and unable to fly two weeks ago, is still sick despite ongoing treatment, the Ojai Raptor Center announced Friday.

  10. KESQ Palm Springs

    Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle ‘still very sick,’ long recovery ahead; Cause of illness remains unknown (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) - Two weeks after the attack on Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle is still anemic, officials said, and she faces a long recovery. The Ojai Raptor Center, which is treating Jackie, shared an update on Friday.

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