Rescued eagle Jackie battles anemia, inflammation. 'It's too early to predict the outcome'

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Set us as preferred After a weekend rescue on the shores of Big Bear Lake, an eagle believed to be nest cam star Jackie is suffering from anemia and inflamed kidneys, but appears to have regained some of her characteristic chutzpah, according to a nonprofit that runs the livestream.Friends of Big Bear Valley reported that the Ojai Raptor Center — where Jackie is receiving care — was unsure what was causing the symptoms as of Tuesday afternoon, and were waiting on test results for possible lead, zinc or rodenticide exposure.“The center is working with several specialist veterinarians to determine the best supportive care for the moment,” the nonprofit wrote in a Facebook post, which racked up more than 120,000 likes within hours.The nonprofit added that they welcomed the news that Jackie had more energy: She was eating, with assistance and on her own, and standing up and perching.“She is mad and fighting the staff … That’s our Jackie, a strong and mighty eagle!” the nonprofit wrote.The Ojai Raptor Center in an Instagram post later Tuesday struck a more cautious tone.

“Her condition remains critical, and this is still a very serious case,” it read.“While the patient remains alert and is eating, it is still too early to predict the outcome.”The center’s veterinary team has begun supportive treatment based on the information available, according to the post.

In an Instagram post the previous day, the Ojai Raptor Center’s Eliza Cameron said the eagle “arrived lethargic and underweight, but has no signs of physical trauma.”Cameron, the center’s hospital and rehabilitation manager, said that they were waiting on blood work and toxicology results.That “will take time,” the post read.“Until we understand the full picture, we can’t responsibly predict a timeline or outcome.

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