Overview

• The eaglet, one of three hatched earlier this month, was confirmed dead by the Friends of Big Bear Valley nonprofit following a storm that brought over two feet of snow to the area.
• The exact cause of death remains unknown, though the eaglet was last seen alive during a feeding on Thursday evening, March 13.
• The nonprofit dispelled rumors that the chick's death was caused by parental actions, such as being stepped on or knocked from the nest.
• The remaining two eaglets are reported to be doing well, receiving multiple feedings from their parents, Jackie and Shadow, on Saturday.
• The Big Bear Valley Eagle Cam continues to document the lives of the surviving eaglets, drawing significant public interest and emotional reactions from viewers.