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Critical Bald Eagle Jackie Receives Intensive Care, Diagnosis Elusive

8/8/2026

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The Ojai Raptor Center says Jackie the bald eagle is critical with PCV below 10% on Aug. 7, 2026.
Executive director Chris Eksteen reports she receives oxygen therapy, supportive care and 24-hour monitoring.
A CT scan and bone-marrow biopsy on Aug. 5 gave new data, yielded no diagnosis and ruled out lead poisoning, cancer, fishing-hook injury and rodenticide toxicity.
Spokesperson Jennifer Voisard asked fans to stay calm amid calls and AI-generated rumors.

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The Ojai Raptor Center says Jackie the bald eagle is critical with PCV below 10% on Aug. 7, 2026.
Executive director Chris Eksteen reports she receives oxygen therapy, supportive care and 24-hour monitoring.
A CT scan and bone-marrow biopsy on Aug. 5 gave new data, yielded no diagnosis and ruled out lead poisoning, cancer, fishing-hook injury and rodenticide toxicity.
Spokesperson Jennifer Voisard asked fans to stay calm amid calls and AI-generated rumors.