# Jackie the Bald Eagle Dies After Avian Influenza

> Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle, dies from avian influenza after years of livestream fame.
- Title: Jackie the Bald Eagle Dies After Avian Influenza · Sfgate
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle died of avian influenza after a decade of livestreamed life.