E24's Final Day: What Went Wrong? - SWFL Eagles Nest M15 & F23 (1/26)

Due to a technical glitch on my end, there is no sound on these clips
Just hours after posting my latest happy round-up from this season's "zen nest", I saw the heartbreaking update that E24 had passed. I had to triple verify - not even believing my own eyes as I glanced at the livestream.
I will avoid any sort of speculation as that is all any of can do at this point - speculate and theorize. I will say that, though very subtle (and only a little clearer in rewind review after the fact), it does seem that E24 was just a bit off all day. I have gathered a few clips from about 9AM onward. It should be pretty apparent which eaglet is which, even for those with questionable ID skills, like me.
In my opinion, E24 appeared to have some issues with lethargy, some minor instability, and poor Ps throughout the day. I wouldn't have thought so much of this in real-time, but looking back, I can see things that seem to be small signals that something was just not quite right. I am not sharing the clips that are graphic, or showing E24's final moments, as it is simply not my channel policy to focus on suffering. I did review the footage of E24's final half hour, and it was just not something I feel good about sharing. There are other channels where this footage is available, for those who wish to review it.
Hopefully, there will be answers - awaiting additional updates from SWFL can reps on the possibility of retrieval/necropsy. Do keep in mind that what happens from here on the nest/with E24's body is unpredictable and could be disturbing. Please view the livestream with caution if you are a sensitive viewer.
Just a heartbreaking loss all around.
2024/2025
Egg #1 laid November 8 @ 2:38pm - Hatched, 12/14
Egg #2 laid November 11 @ 6:15pm - Hatched 12/17
As a reminder, here are the prominent event dates from last season at the SWFL nest
Eggs Laid: 11/24/23, 11/27/23
Hatch of Egg 1/failure of Egg 2: 12/31/23
E23 accidental fledge: 3/16/24
You can review the complete playlist of my SWFL Eagles videos from the 2023/2024 season here: • SWFL Eagles (Pritchett...
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