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Gracie the Giraffe Is Found ‘Fat and Happy’ 2 Weeks After Escaping Ranch

Gracie, a 3-year-old giraffe from Cedar Hollow Ranch, has been located in the Texas Hill Country. She was spotted by helicopter crews and found to be "fat and happy" after wandering for approximately two weeks. The animal has returned home but will remain restricted until a new fence is constructed.

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Gracie has been located and returned to her ranch after being missing for two weeks.

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  1. Gracie the Giraffe Found Safe After Two-Week Search in Texas

    Gracie, a 3-year-old giraffe from Cedar Hollow Ranch, has been located in the Texas Hill Country. She was spotted by helicopter crews and found to be "fat and happy" after wandering for approximately two weeks. The animal has returned home but will remain restricted until a new fence is constructed.

    What's confirmed:

    • Gracie is a 3-year-old giraffe weighing 1,200 pounds.
    • The giraffe escaped from Cedar Hollow Ranch in Leakey, Texas.
    • Gracie was missing for approximately two weeks.
    • Aviation crews spotted the animal via helicopter on Friday morning.
    • The Real County Sheriff's Office reported she was located around 6:45 a.m. on a property near Regan Wells.
    • Gracie was found about four miles south of her ranch.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Gracie is 16 feet tall.
    • Gracie is in time-out until a new fence is built.
    • Gracie had been falsely reported as found earlier in the week.
    confidence 95%