- Jackie, a 14-year-old bald eagle who gained international fame through a viral webcam livestream in Southern California, died on 10 August following weeks of veterinary care.
- Jackie was rescued in July after an altercation with younger eagles and suffered from severe anaemia, dehydration, and blood clots.
- Following her death, caregivers at the Ojai Raptor Center and Friends of Big Bear Valley faced severe harassment, unexpected visits, and abusive messages from distraught online followers.
- Staff restricted social media comments after being overwhelmed by inquiries and criticism from viewers questioning the timeline and quality of Jackie's medical treatment.
- First monitored in 2015, Jackie and her mate Shadow accumulated more than 460 million YouTube views while successfully raising 10 eaglets in the San Bernardino National Forest.
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