A National Icon Takes Flight No More: Remembering Jackie, the Bald Eagle of Big Bear David Muir's ABC News team captured Jackie, the majestic bald eagle from Big Bear, California, soaring through the skies in a heartwarming moment that captured the imagination of Americans nationwide.
However, this uplifting narrative is tempered by the harsh realities of life in the wild.
Jackie's remarkable story began when she was rescued as a juvenile and underwent extensive rehabilitation at the Ojai Raptor Center before being released back into her natural habitat.