Latest News About How This Big Bear Eaglet Overcame a Dramatic Plunge

On a sunny summer day in mid-2026, a livestream captured a bald eaglet named Sandy plunge out of its nest in Big Bear. Sandy, the only offspring of Jackie and Shadow, took an accidental dive.

Within minutes, animal welfare advocates watching the scene said Sandy fluttered back up and soared away like a pro. Video footage showed the bird landing effortlessly then taking off like nothing happened. The dramatic moment was picked up by local broadcasters after being seen on CBS News and the San Bernardino Sun, plus ABC7 Los Angeles.

Sources & References

Jackie and Shadow's eaglet Sandy falls out of nest in accidental fledge in Big Bear - ABC7 Los Angeles
Jackie and Shadow's eaglet Sandy falls out of nest in accidental fledge in Big Bear ABC7 Los Angeles
Big Bear eaglet falls from tree on livestream; Activist organization remaining "positive" she's OK - CBS News
Big Bear eaglet falls from tree on livestream; Activist organization remaining "positive" she's OK CBS News
One of Jackie and Shadow's bald eaglets has 'accidental fledge,' then takes off - NBC Los Angeles
One of Jackie and Shadow's bald eaglets has 'accidental fledge,' then takes off NBC Los Angeles
Big Bear bald eaglet takes first flight after falling from nest - Victorville Daily Press
Big Bear bald eaglet takes first flight after falling from nest Victorville Daily Press
Big Bear eaglet Sandy survived a terrifying fall, but the real threat begins after its first flight - The Economic Times
Big Bear eaglet Sandy survived a terrifying fall, but the real threat begins after its first flight The Economic Times