Gracie, a three-year-old giraffe, has been found safe after wandering off from Cedar Hollow Ranch in Texas for nearly two weeks. According to Real County Sheriff Nathan Johnson and ranch owner Vick Jones, Gracie was spotted about four miles south of her enclosure during an aerial search in the rugged terrain of the Texas Hill Country.
Key Takeaways
Gracie the Giraffe was found safe after two weeks on the loose in Texas. She was spotted about four miles from her ranch and appeared to be in good health.
- Gracie was found near a pond and creek with plenty of vegetation
- Veterinarians are preparing to sedate and transport her back to Cedar Hollow Ranch
- Sheriff Nathan Johnson confirmed no public safety risk as the area is remote
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 7 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Search Efforts | 1 Difference | HuffPost and CBS News reported on search efforts; The Guardian disputed initial claims of finding. | ▼ |
| Gracie's Location | Broad Agreement | Found about four miles south of Cedar Hollow Ranch. | |
| Gracie's Condition | Broad Agreement | Appeared to be in good shape and well-fed. | |
| Gracie's Age | Broad Agreement | Estimated to be 3-4 years old. |
Search Efforts
▼HuffPost and CBS News reported on search efforts; The Guardian disputed initial claims of finding.
Gracie's Location
Broad AgreementFound about four miles south of Cedar Hollow Ranch.
Gracie's Condition
Broad AgreementAppeared to be in good shape and well-fed.
Gracie's Age
Broad AgreementEstimated to be 3-4 years old.
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The giraffe, weighing at least 1,200 pounds, was found near a pond and creek with ample vegetation to feed on. Jones confirmed that Gracie appeared to be in good shape, standing and swishing her tail. The team is preparing to sedate her and transport her back to the ranch using specialized trailers.
Gracie had wandered into an area previously avoided by other giraffes at the privately owned preserve. She fed on trees growing out of rocky ledges and came down on the wrong side of a gate, making it easier for her to keep walking in the same direction rather than returning to the enclosure.
The Texas Hill Country is known for its large concentration of exotic captive animals due to its mild climate and rugged terrain. Sheriff Johnson has had reports of other missing animals like wildebeests, water buffalo, zebras, and monkeys but this was his first giraffe case. Jones initially searched an area of about 7,500 acres with helicopters but had no luck until Gracie was finally spotted.
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