A giraffe named Gracie went missing from a remote private ranch in Real County, Texas, on June 13. Authorities announced her discovery on Friday, saying Gracie was spotted looking 'fat and happy' mere miles from her home while she was on the run.
Gracie, a 3-year-old giraffe, was found during an aerial search about 4 miles south of her enclosure at Cedar Hollow Ranch. Her owner, 72-year-old Vick Jones, had partnered with an aviation company to search for the missing mammal.
According to Jones, Gracie seemed to have been in good shape and had an abundance of foliage to eat. It took some effort to get the 10-foot-tall giraffe to the Cedar Hollow Ranch, which is located roughly 100 miles west of San Antonio.
The Real County Sheriff's Office stated that officials are working with the owner's vet to sedate Gracie and return her to the property. Jones confirmed her condition in two words: 'She's in good shape. She's standing there, swishing her tail.'
