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Necropsy Finds 6% Packed Cell Volume in Eagle Jackie

8/14/2026

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Jackie, a 14-year-old bald eagle, died on Aug 9, 2026 at the Ojai Raptor Center.
Necropsy by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) found severe anemia, a wing-kidney clot, and a packed cell volume of 6 %, far below the normal 35-55 % range.
After a blood transfusion from eagle Spirit and oxygen therapy failed, officials will send her remains to the National Eagle Repository in Colorado for tribal distribution.

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Story summary

Jackie, a 14-year-old bald eagle, died on Aug 9, 2026 at the Ojai Raptor Center.
Necropsy by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) found severe anemia, a wing-kidney clot, and a packed cell volume of 6 %, far below the normal 35-55 % range.
After a blood transfusion from eagle Spirit and oxygen therapy failed, officials will send her remains to the National Eagle Repository in Colorado for tribal distribution.