Gracie the giraffe was discovered simply miles away from the Texas ranch she vanished from about two weeks in the past.
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Gracie went lacking from the Cedar Hole Ranch, simply northwest of San Antonio. She was certainly one of two giraffes on the ranch, in response to the property’s supervisor, Vick Jones.
She was discovered on Friday morning about 4 miles south of the ranch after Jones performed an aerial search with assist from an aviation firm, in response to Actual County Sheriff Nathan Johnson.
“Mr. Jones has contacted his veterinarian and is placing a staff collectively to securely seize Gracie and convey her residence,” Johnson mentioned.
Gracie, who’s 3 or 4 years previous, vanished after she was feeding on a hillside, in response to Jones. She then discovered her solution to an unfenced space on the alternative facet of an 8-foot-tall gate and left the ranch.
She was final seen on a recreation digicam west of Leakey, roughly 100 miles northwest of San Antonio, in response to officers.
Within the time she was lacking, Gracie’s proprietor was providing a $5,000 reward for info resulting in her secure return.
Now, Gracie ought to be again to her rightful residence quickly.
