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Giraffe on the loose in Central Texas as search enters sixth day
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
Crews in Central Texas are still searching for Gracie, a giraffe that escaped from a ranch in Real County last week. The animal slipped out of a high‑game fence Thursday and has since been spotted on several game cameras across rugged Hill Country terrain.
Key takeaway The animal slipped out of a high‑game fence Thursday and has since been spotted on several game cameras across rugged Hill Country terrain.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The search for Gracie, a giraffe on the loose in Central Texas, has significant implications for local ranchers and wildlife enthusiasts in the broader Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Southlake . As the situation unfolds in neighboring Real County, residents in Tarrant County may be wondering about the potential risks and consequences of exotic animals escaping from private ranches. The fact that Gracie was able to slip out of a high-game fence raises questions about the effectiveness of such enclosures and the potential for similar incidents in the future. With the Dallas-Fort Worth area's growing population and increasing urban-rural interface, the issue of exotic animal ownership and management is likely to become more pressing, making it crucial for local authorities and residents to pay close attention to developments in the search for Gracie and the subsequent review of regulations and safety protocols.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Crews in Central Texas are still searching for Gracie, a giraffe that escaped from a ranch in Real County last week. The animal slipped out of a high‑game fence Thursday and has since been spotted on several game cameras across rugged Hill Country terrain.
When was this published? This article was first published on June 24, 2026 by CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW and curated for Southlake News readers.
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