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Jackie, the California bald eagle who became an internet sensation, dies after illness
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The eagle was part of a long-running online video feed that showed its life in the San Bernardino Mountains.
A well-known bald eagle has passed away due to illness. Caretakers shared the news after the eagle received treatment at a veterinary facility. The eagle was part of a long-running online video feed that showed its life in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Viewers watched the eagle and its partner for over a decade as they tended to their nest. Further details about the eagle's life and passing are available from the source, including information about the nonprofit organization that installed the nest camera and documented the eagle's breeding seasons.
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Category: parks Published: August 10, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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