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Fans gather in Big Bear to say goodbye to Jackie the eagle. How to join from afar
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Makenna Cramer , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· October 3, 2026
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Key points A commemoration ceremony and Wildlife Education Day are being held as part of a weekend event. The nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley is among the organizations involved in organizing the event.
Fans of a famous bald eagle are gathering to pay their respects. A memorial has been set up and is filled with flowers, tributes, and notes. The eagle, named Jackie, died in August after receiving intensive care for weeks. She and her partner Shadow had gained a large following on a YouTube livestream.
A commemoration ceremony and Wildlife Education Day are being held as part of a weekend event. The nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley is among the organizations involved in organizing the event. Further details about the event are available.
The outpouring of support includes visitors from other areas, who have come to see the memorial and pay their respects to Jackie.
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Category: parks Published: October 3, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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