Texas Ranch Finds 1,200-Pound Giraffe 4 Miles Away, Plans Fence After 2-Week Escape
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 27
Texas Ranch Finds 1,200-Pound Giraffe 4 Miles Away, Plans Fence After 2-Week Escape
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 27
Summary
A helicopter spotted Gracie on Friday morning in a remote wooded area about 4 miles south of Cedar Hollow Ranch, ending the 3-year-old giraffe’s two-week disappearance.
Jones said the 10-foot giraffe wandered out of an unfenced habitat after feeding in an area giraffes had not used before and ending up on the wrong side of a gate.
Veterinary crews were preparing to recover her with sedation, an eye hood and specialized trailers; Jones said she was in good shape near a pond, creek and ample vegetation.
The search drew viral attention after Jones posted a local missing alert, while the sheriff said he had handled lost monkeys and zebras before but never a giraffe.
Jones now plans to fence Gracie’s enclosure at the Texas Hill Country ranch, where captive exotic animals are common.