Missing giraffe Gracie still on the loose in Texas Hill Country, officials say
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Key Points:
- A giraffe named Gracie went missing Monday from Cedar Hollow Ranch near Leakey, Texas, prompting a $5,000 reward for information leading to her safe return.
- Gracie, a 3½ to 4-year-old reticulated giraffe known for her rounded ears, was last seen on a game camera west of Leakey wandering through dense Hill Country brush.
- The Real County Sheriff's Office is leading the search, with local officials issuing public alerts and confirming no confirmed sightings since her disappearance.
- Gracie reportedly escaped through a gate near a canyon on the ranch and entered the surrounding rugged terrain, which includes rolling grasslands and steep rock faces.
- Cedar Hollow Ranch houses hundreds of exotic animals, and while the steep hills usually contain the giraffes, Gracie's tendency to roam farther than usual has complicated efforts to locate her.
