Missing giraffe ‘Gracie’ found in Texas

U.S. newsMissing giraffe ‘Gracie’ found in TexasGracie was found just miles away from the Cedar Hollow Ranch, where she went missing from about two weeks ago.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 26, 2026, 3:01 PM EDTBy Mirna Alsharif and Cristian SantanaGracie the giraffe was found just miles away from the Texas ranch she vanished from about two weeks ago.Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscriptionGet exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.Gracie went missing from the Cedar Hollow Ranch, just northwest of San Antonio. She was one of two giraffes at the ranch, according to the property’s manager, Vick Jones. She was found on Friday morning about four miles south of the ranch after Jones conducted an aerial search with help from an aviation company, according to Real County Sheriff Nathan Johnson.“Mr. Jones has contacted his veterinarian and is putting a team together to safely capture Gracie and bring her home,” Johnson said. The Cedar Hollow Ranch is missing a Giraffe named "Gracie". She has rounded ears. Last seen on a game camera west of Leakey. The owner is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the capture and safe return of Gracie the Giraffe. Contact Vick Jones at 830-279-5822 or contact the Real County Sheriff's Office at 830-232-5201.Gracie, who is 3 or 4 years old, vanished after she was feeding on a hillside, according to Jones. She then found her way to an unfenced area on the opposite side of an 8-foot-tall gate and left the ranch.She was last seen on a game camera west of Leakey, roughly 100 miles northwest of San Antonio, according to officials.In the time she was missing, Gracie’s owner was offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to her safe return.Now, Gracie should be back to her rightful home soon. ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMirna AlsharifMirna Alsharif is a breaking news reporter for NBC News.Cristian SantanaCristian Santana is an Emmy-nominated...