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Helicopter Rescues Giraffe, Returns to Cedar Hollow Ranch

6/30/2026

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Gracie the giraffe was returned to Cedar Hollow Ranch on June 29, 2026 after a helicopter located her.
A helicopter piloted by Jeff Hill of Concho Aviation spotted Gracie at about 7:30 a.m., roughly four miles from the ranch.
Veterinarians sedated Gracie and loaded her onto a trailer for transport back to the ranch.
Ranch manager Vick Jones said Gracie escaped by climbing an unfenced rock slab and plans to add fencing.

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Gracie the giraffe was returned to Cedar Hollow Ranch on June 29, 2026 after a helicopter located her.
A helicopter piloted by Jeff Hill of Concho Aviation spotted Gracie at about 7:30 a.m., roughly four miles from the ranch.
Veterinarians sedated Gracie and loaded her onto a trailer for transport back to the ranch.
Ranch manager Vick Jones said Gracie escaped by climbing an unfenced rock slab and plans to add fencing.