A giraffe named Gracie, who escaped from Cedar Hollow Ranch in Real County, Texas nearly two weeks ago, has been found safe. According to HuffPost, Gracie wandered into a remote part of the privately owned preserve and evaded search efforts for days.
Key Takeaways
Gracie, a 3-year-old giraffe, escaped from Cedar Hollow Ranch in Texas and was found safe after nearly two weeks on the loose. According to multiple reports, Gracie wandered into remote areas of the ranch and evaded search efforts for days.
- Giraffe named Gracie missing from Cedar Hollow Ranch in Real County, Texas
- Escaped nearly two weeks ago, prompting a widespread search with helicopters and drones
- $5,000 reward offered by ranch owner Vic Jones for information leading to her safe return
- Found 'a little farther out than expected' from the ranch, according to local news reports
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search Efforts | 1 Difference | HuffPost and The Guardian report use of helicopters, drones, and public search efforts; UPI mentions a social media appeal. | ▼ |
| Gracie's Age | Broad Agreement | Between three-and-a-half and four years old | |
| Gracie's Distinguishing Features | Broad Agreement | Gracie has rounded ears |
Search Efforts
▼HuffPost and The Guardian report use of helicopters, drones, and public search efforts; UPI mentions a social media appeal.
Gracie's Age
Broad AgreementBetween three-and-a-half and four years old
Gracie's Distinguishing Features
Broad AgreementGracie has rounded ears
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The ranch owner, Vic Jones, told The Guardian that Gracie is between three-and-a-half and four years old and had wandered off into hilly grassland after reaching up to eat leaves from a tree. 'This giraffe, like none of the others ever did, she would walk around,' Jones said.
Jones put up a $5,000 reward for information leading to Gracie's safe return and hired helicopters and drones in the search, according to The Guardian. The Real County Animal Rescue-Shelter revealed on social media that Gracie was last seen on a game camera west of Leakey.
Gracie became something of a celebrity in the region around Cedar Hollow Ranch in Leakey. Word spread quickly on the internet, and the local sheriff’s office appealed for citizens to keep an eye out for the roving giraffe. The happy news of Gracie's safe return came late Tuesday in a short report posted to the website of another San Antonio news station.
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