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Jackie’s Critical Battle for Survival | Oakland News
Jackie, Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle and half of the famous nesting pair, remains in critical condition at the Ojai Raptor Center, with dangerously low red blood cell levels still hovering near crisis point. Despite slight improvement, her overall stability is precarious as vets run advanced tests—including a CT scan and bone marrow biopsy—to uncover the root cause of her illness, which may involve heavy metals. Found grounded three weeks ago with anemia and kidney inflammation, she received a life-saving transfusion from fellow eagle Spirit. Her eaglets, Sandy and Luna, have likely flown…
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