Missing 1200-pound giraffe Gracie found 2 weeks after wandering away from ranch in viral search
Gracie, a fugitive giraffe, was found via helicopter after two weeks on the run from Cedar Hollow Ranch in Leakey, Texas, sparking viral posts.
TL;DR
- A 1,200-pound, 10-foot-tall giraffe named Gracie escaped from Cedar Hollow Ranch in Leakey, Texas, on June 12.
- Gracie was found on Friday morning via helicopter about four miles south of the ranch in a wooded area.
- The ranch manager believes Gracie accidentally wandered off while feeding in an unfamiliar area and got out through an improperly closed gate.
- A missing alert posted on a local lost and found app by the ranch manager quickly went viral, with many people creating AI-generated images of Gracie.
- Gracie is reported to be in good shape and is described as a gentle animal.
- Preparations for Gracie's return include sedation, a hood, and transport in specialized trailers.
- The ranch plans to install a fence around Gracie's enclosure.