Big Bear bald eagle Jackie has died, California veterinary center says

An injured bald eagle presumed to be Jackie , one half of California's famous Big Bear Valley nest cam duo, has died nearly one month after she sustained an injury in a fight with other birds, the Ojai Raptor Center announced Monday. "It is with profound sadness that we share that Patient 26-519 passed away in the early hours of this morning, following more than three weeks of intensive medical care," the nonprofit wildlife rescue wrote in a Facebook post , adding that the center's staff "is heartbroken." "Over the past several days, her condition continued to deteriorate despite intensive treatment and the combined efforts of our veterinary team and consulting specialists," the center continued. "She remained critically ill, receiving oxygen therapy, supportive treatment, and around-the-clock monitoring in our intensive care unit." The center said that throughout the eagle's time there, "every decision was guided by the available medical evidence, her welfare, and our responsibility to do what was in her best interest." "We know this news will be deeply felt by the many thousands of people around the world who have followed her journey, hoped alongside us, prayed for her, and supported the people caring for her," it added.

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