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YES, ITS REAL: A giraffe is missing in the Texas Hill Country
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk KEYE , as published by CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A reward of $5,000 is being offered for information that leads to her safe capture.
A giraffe named Gracie is missing in the Texas Hill Country. She was last seen on a game camera west of Leakey, in Real County. Gracie is distinguishable by her rounded ears.
Further details about the missing giraffe are available from the source. A reward of $5,000 is being offered for information that leads to her safe capture. For those with information, two phone numbers are provided to contact: 830-279-5822 and 830-232-5201.
These can be used to report any sightings or provide tips that may help locate the missing giraffe, Gracie, from Cedar Hollow Ranch.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A giraffe named Gracie is missing in the Texas Hill Country. She was last seen on a game camera west of Leakey, in Real County. Gracie is distinguishable by her rounded ears. Further details about…
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