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Jackie the Bald Eagle Dies After Avian Influenza
Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle, dies from avian influenza after years of livestream fame.
In brief
Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle, dies from avian influenza after years of livestream fame. Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle died of avian influenza after a decade of livestreamed life. Originally reported by Sfgate.
Jackie's Death Cause
Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle died of avian influenza after receiving more than three weeks of intensive care.
“Jackie's necropsy confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) as the primary underlying cause of her decline.”
HPAI Impact on Jackie
HPAI caused severe stomach ulcers leading to internal bleeding, anemia, and bacterial sepsis.
“In an uncommon presentation of the virus, the infection caused a severe ulcer in her stomach that led to persistent internal bleeding, anemia, and the development of bacterial sepsis.”
Necropsy Findings
Pathologists found severe inflammation and blood clots in Jackie's heart and major blood vessels.
“Pathologists also found severe inflammation and blood clots in Jackie’s heart and major blood vessels.”
HPAI Genetic Material
HPAI genetic material was found in several tissues throughout Jackie's body.
“HPAI genetic material was found in several tissues throughout Jackie’s body, including the damaged tissue in the gizzard.”
Other Tests Ruled Out
West Nile Virus and lead poisoning were ruled out, though rodenticide was found in her liver.
“Other testing ruled out a West Nile Virus infection and lead poisoning, and while toxicology screening found rodenticide in Jackie’s liver, the necropsy didn’t find the uncontrolled bleeding that’s typical with rodenticide poisoning.”
Livestream Fame
Jackie rose to fame through a livestream managed by Friends of Big Bear Valley for nearly a decade.
“Jackie rose to fame through a livestream managed by nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley.”
Land Purchase Campaign
Friends of Big Bear Valley and the San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust raised $10 million by July 24 to protect Jackie's habitat.
“They met that goal on July 24, a few weeks before Jackie’s death.”
Here's the gist
Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle died of avian influenza after a decade of livestreamed life.
