On a sunny summer day in mid-2026, a livestream from a popular nature channel 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 without a hitch . The dramatic moment was trending online after being seen on CBS News and the San Bernardino Sun, plus ABC7 Los Angeles.