Ozzie and Harriet were no ordinary eagles.
Since the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam was installed near their nest in the Fort Myers area in 2012, the 24-hour live stream has attracted more than 40 million views from all over the world and 92,000 likes on their Facebook page.
Now, that community is mourning.
The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) announced that Ozzie had died from injuries suffered in a fight with another bald eagle.
The news sent shock waves through Ozzie’s and Harriet’s loyal following, not only because of the eagles’ regal beauty as a couple, but also for what they represented: America, of course, and strong family values.
After an accident involving a car in March, Ozzie was sent to CROW for three months of rehabilitation. Harriet was approached by many eagle suitors, and one in particular became a regular.
When Ozzie returned in mid-September, the suitor refused to leave and, in the end, Ozzie lost his life — and love — to a younger eagle.
