Big Bear’s Jackie the Bald Eagle Advances to Standard Care After ICU Stay

More good news is being shared about Big Bear's beloved bald eagle, Jackie, as she recovers from an illness at the Ojai Raptor Center.

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The Ojai Raptor Center reported encouraging progress Wednesday in the recovery of Jackie, the celebrated bald eagle from Big Bear, by transferring her from intensive care to a standard hospital unit. The move signals meaningful improvement in the bird’s condition as she continues treatment for an undisclosed illness that prompted her initial admission to the facility.

Jackie has become a fixture in the Big Bear community and has attracted widespread support from residents and wildlife enthusiasts across the region. The eagle’s relocation within the medical facility represents a crucial milestone in what observers hope will be a full recovery.

Staff at the Ojai Raptor Center continue monitoring Jackie’s progress closely. Updates on her condition are expected to be released as her rehabilitation advances through subsequent treatment phases.

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