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Jackie the bald eagle, California's beloved internet star, dies at 10

Jackie, a bald eagle who gained widespread recognition and became a symbol of bald eagle recovery in California, has died. For over a decade, fans watched her and her mate, Shadow, on a live video feed as they nested near Big Bear Lake. Jackie was found injured after an apparent fight with other eagles and subsequently received veterinary care for ailments including anemia, but unfortunately succumbed to her condition. Her death has saddened many who followed her life and nesting successes. AI

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Jackie the bald eagle, California's beloved internet star, dies at 10

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press ·

    Jackie the Bald Eagle, social media star of California for a decade, leaves ‘heartbroken’ fans behind with her death

    The nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley installed the nest camera in 2015 and documented the successes and failures of each breeding season.