A three-year-old giraffe named Gracie was located by helicopter on June 27, 2026, after going missing for two weeks from Cedar Hollow Ranch in Leakey, Texas. Gracie, who weighs 1,200 pounds and stands 10 feet tall, wandered away from her unfenced habitat on June 12. She was found approximately four miles south of the ranch in a remote area. Vick Jones, the ranch manager, stated that Gracie had recently moved to the ranch and may have inadvertently left while feeding in an unfamiliar area. After posting a missing alert on a local app, the search for Gracie gained significant attention online. Real County Sheriff Nathan Johnson confirmed that Gracie was in good condition upon being found. Plans are in place to sedate her for transport back to the ranch, where a fence will be constructed around her enclosure to prevent future escapes.
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Missing Giraffe Gracie Found After Two Weeks in Texas
Gracie, a three-year-old giraffe, was found on June 27, 2026, after being missing for two weeks from Cedar Hollow Ranch in Leakey, Texas. She was located by helicopter about four miles from the ranch and is reported to be in good health. The ranch manager plans to build a fence around her enclosure to prevent future incidents.
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