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Gracie the Giraffe Safely Returned After Two-Week Escape

Gracie, a 16-foot-tall giraffe, was safely returned after being on the loose for nearly two weeks from a ranch near Leakey. Her return was celebrated, attributed to a mix of prayers and good luck.

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