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Fireworks Threaten Local Eagle Family Amid Tourism Push

7/4/2025

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In Big Bear Lake, California, a local eagle family faces danger as wildlife officials raise alarms over Independence Day fireworks. The nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley is advocating for their cancellation to protect eaglets Gizmo and Sunny. Despite mounting concerns and a petition with over 35,000 signatures, Visit Big Bear insists on moving forward, prioritizing tourism's economic boost.

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In Big Bear Lake, California, a local eagle family faces danger as wildlife officials raise alarms over Independence Day fireworks. The nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley is advocating for their cancellation to protect eaglets Gizmo and Sunny. Despite mounting concerns and a petition with over 35,000 signatures, Visit Big Bear insists on moving forward, prioritizing tourism's economic boost.