Jackie the Bald Eagle's Cause of Death Revealed
The necropsy found the virus caused severe stomach ulceration, internal bleeding and bacterial sepsis in the bald eagle, officials said.
- On Wednesday, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced that highly pathogenic avian influenza was the primary underlying cause of death for Jackie, the bald eagle from Big Bear Valley.
- Experts identified an uncommon presentation of the virus that caused a severe stomach ulcer, leading to persistent internal bleeding, anemia, and fatal bacterial sepsis.
- Testing ruled out West Nile virus as a factor, while toxicology screening detected brodifacoum in her liver; investigators determined it was not the primary cause of illness.
- Following established procedures to prevent HPAI transmission, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Eagle Repository cremated Jackie's remains, while officials confirmed her mate Shadow shows no signs of illness.
- CDFW Director Meghan Hertel noted the eagle's story reflects the powerful connection people feel to these iconic birds, with fans honoring her legacy at recent events like Wings Over Big Bear.
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Jackie the bald eagle's cause of death revealed
Jackie, a beloved bald eagle from Big Bear's famous pair, died in August. A necropsy has revealed her cause of death.
Bird Flu Confirmed as Primary Cause of Death for Big Bear Bald Eagle Jackie, Final Necropsy Reveals - Victor Valley News
New answers have emerged about the death of Jackie, the beloved bald eagle from Big Bear Valley. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Ojai Raptor Center have released final necropsy findings confirming that highly pathogenic bird flu was the primary underlying cause of her decline. The virus caused an unusual and severe stomach ulcer that led to persistent internal bleeding, anemia and a secondary bacterial infection. Toxicology te…
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Necropsy finds famed Big Bear bald eagle Jackie died after ‘complex and unusual disease process’
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was described as the primary underlying cause of her decline.
Avian Influenza identified as primary underlying cause of Big Bear bald eagle Jackie's decline
BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) - The final necropsy report on Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle's death was released on Wednesday, revealing Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza as the underlying primary cause of her decline. "The necropsy, performed by veterinary pathologists at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, along with extensive additional laboratory and toxicology testing,
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