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Gracie the giraffe has been found safe after escaping a Texas ranch
By Scripps News Group at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
An escaped giraffe has been rescued after going missing for weeks from a ranch in rural Texas.The giraffe, named Gracie, was found "fat and happy," roaming just four miles from the ranch, according to the local sheriff's office.RELATED STORY | Wanted: Missing giraffe on the loose in TexasGracie e...
Key takeaway Cedar Hollow Ranch manager Vic Jones told MySA that Gracie's escape triggered an intense search including the use of helicopters.
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Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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