Gracie the Giraffe Is Found ‘Fat and Happy’ 2 Weeks After Escaping Texas Ranch
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- A giraffe named Gracie escaped from Cedar Hollow Ranch, a private exotic animal facility in Leakey, Texas, and was missing for nearly two weeks, raising concerns about her well-being.
- Gracie was finally spotted alive on Friday, about four miles from the ranch, in an uninhabited area with no public access, during a helicopter search led by the ranch manager, Vick Jones.
- Plans are underway for a veterinarian and a team to safely immobilize and transport Gracie back to the ranch, with confidence based on prior experience moving the giraffe.
- Gracie escaped after reaching tree limbs near a gate and inadvertently wandering off the property, which sparked widespread social media attention featuring humorous images and memes.
- Real County Sheriff Nathan T. Johnson reported that Gracie appeared "fat and happy" and exhibited a playful, elusive demeanor during her time on the loose.
