Gracie the Giraffe, who went missing after wandering off a Texas ranch, is finally found
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Key Points:
- Gracie the Giraffe, missing for about two weeks in Texas after wandering off a private ranch, was found in good condition about 4 miles south of her enclosure in the Texas Hill Country.
- The 3-year-old giraffe had been near a pond and creek with ample vegetation for about a week, indicating she had adapted well to the open range.
- Efforts to safely return Gracie to Cedar Hollow Ranch involved sedating her and using specialized trailers for transport, as parts of the area are inaccessible by car.
- The Texas Hill Country hosts many exotic captive animals, and this incident marks the first time a giraffe has gone missing in the area, which has also seen reports of other animals like wildebeests and zebras disappearing.
- Gracie likely left the ranch unintentionally by wandering into a rocky area and crossing an unfenced gate; the owner plans to install fencing to prevent future escapes and will keep her in the enclosure until then.
