Millions of live-cam viewers are holding their breath as Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle Jackie fights for her life in intensive care.

Veterinarians at the Ojai Raptor Center confirmed that the internet-famous eagle suffered a major medical setback when her red blood cell count plummeted below 10 percent.

Jackie remains in critical condition under 24/7 monitoring, receiving oxygen therapy and specialized supportive treatments.

A Terrifying Turf War
The national icon’s ordeal began on July 17 near Dana Point Park in Southern California. Witness cell phone video captured Jackie defending herself in a violent fight against two subadult eagles.

Jackie successfully fended off the aggressive intruders by flipping onto her back and flashing her sharp talons. However, she could not fly far afterward, and ground rescuers retrieved her with drooping wings.

Veterinarians later diagnosed Jackie with severe anemia and kidney inflammation. Her caretakers even administered a life-saving blood transfusion from a donor eagle named Spirit to buy her precious time.

Mysterious Medical Setback
Despite showing brief signs of recovery, Jackie’s blood values began to swing wildly. Her packed cell volume initially rebounded to 17 percent before slipping to 13 percent, and finally dropping under 10 percent.

Medical teams recently performed advanced diagnostic procedures, including a contrast CT scan and a bone marrow biopsy, to pinpoint the underlying cause.

“Every decision we make is guided first and foremost by her medical condition, her welfare, and what is truly in her best interest,” the Ojai Raptor Center stated.

What We Know
Witness video confirmed Jackie survived a territorial altercation with two subadult eagles on July 17.

Rescuers transported her to the Ojai Raptor Center, where medical teams diagnosed severe anemia.

She received a blood transfusion from a resident female eagle named Spirit at CALM Zoo.

Her packed cell volume recently dropped below 10 percent, placing her back in intensive care.

Specialists completed a contrast CT scan and bone marrow biopsy while awaiting pending lab results.

Her 2026 chicks, Sandy and Luna, successfully fledged and left the nest in late July.

Why This Matters
Jackie’s story touches a deep chord across the nation. For years, millions of Americans watched her livestream, sharing in the heartbreak of lost eggs and the joy of raising newborn chicks.

Her resilience symbolizes the enduring spirit of American wildlife conservation. As America’s national bird, the bald eagle represents one of the greatest success stories in environmental history, making Jackie’s personal battle feel deeply personal to wildlife lovers nationwide.

Her health crisis reminds us how fragile wild lives remain, even for nature’s most majestic apex predators.

“We know how deeply so many of you care about this eagle,” center officials said as caretakers work around the clock to save her.