Jackie, a bald eagle from Big Bear, has suffered a medical setback while being treated for anemia, local wildlife officials report. The veterinary team caring for Jackie says her condition has worsened during ongoing treatment.
The Ojai Raptor Center posted a brief update on recent testing, saying, "Today's bloodwork brought some difficult news." That statement indicates new lab results revealed changes in Jackie's condition while she remains under veterinary care.
Veterinary personnel directly involved in Jackie's case have reported a deterioration in her status, though public updates have not detailed specific therapies or the precise clinical findings behind the change. It is confirmed that Jackie is receiving treatment for anemia, and that clinicians monitoring her bloodwork identified concerning results.
Latest bloodwork
The most recent available information centers on the blood tests that prompted the Ojai Raptor Center's comment. Officials point to those results as the basis for describing the development as a medical setback and for the veterinary team's assessment that Jackie has worsened.
Care and outstanding information
Jackie remains in the care of a veterinary team while the Ojai Raptor Center communicates with the public. Important specifics—such as the underlying cause of Jackie’s anemia, the exact interventions being used, and her prognosis—have not been publicly disclosed in the verified updates.
Officials have asked that the public allow the veterinary team and rehabilitators to continue treatment and monitoring as they assess Jackie's response to care.