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Bald Eagle Jackie Still Critical, Low PCV, Undergoing Tests

8/10/2026

Summary

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The Ojai Raptor Center reported rescued bald eagle Jackie remains ill, with PCV below 6% on Aug. 8 and 9% on Aug. 9.
A nine-veterinarian team with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and California Fish and Wildlife provides oxygen therapy and a contrast CT scan with bone-marrow biopsy.
Since her July 17, 2026 rescue, Jackie has received a blood transfusion, rodenticide-toxicity treatment, and tests that excluded lead poisoning, cancer and fishing-hook injury.

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Story summary

The Ojai Raptor Center reported rescued bald eagle Jackie remains ill, with PCV below 6% on Aug. 8 and 9% on Aug. 9.
A nine-veterinarian team with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and California Fish and Wildlife provides oxygen therapy and a contrast CT scan with bone-marrow biopsy.
Since her July 17, 2026 rescue, Jackie has received a blood transfusion, rodenticide-toxicity treatment, and tests that excluded lead poisoning, cancer and fishing-hook injury.