Remains of Famed Bald Eagle Jackie Will Go to Tribes. Some Fans Are Fighting It

Remains of famed bald eagle Jackie will go to tribes. Some fans are fighting it

LOS ANGELES — When celebrity bald eagle Jackie died this month, Sandra Sehl didn’t know what would happen to her remains. Like many, Sehl, 53, was a devoted fan of the raptor and her mate, Shadow, who were made world-famous…

Remains of famed eagle Jackie will go to tribes. Some fans are fighting it

Jackie brought millions together in life. In death, the beloved bald eagle's final resting place has ignited a bitter clash where internet fame and tribal rights collide.

Petition Seeks Exemption To Return Bald Eagle Jackie’s Remains Top Big Bear

Big Bear Lake CA – Big Bear News -Following the loss of Big Bear’s famed bald eagle, Jackie, community members and local advocates are rallying behind a petition asking federal authorities for a special exemption to allow her remains to return to Big Bear Valley. Under standard federal wildlife law, all deceased bald eagles are sent to the National Eagle Repository in Colorado. From there, feathers and remains are carefully preserved and distrib…