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Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk Aaron Barker , as published by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the escaped giraffe and its recapture are available from the source, FOX 4 KDFW, for those interested in learning more about this incident.
A giraffe that escaped from a ranch has been found. The ranch is located in the Texas Hill Country, which is outside of the Denton area. The giraffe was spotted from a helicopter, according to the ranch manager.
This sighting occurred two weeks after the giraffe initially escaped. Further details about the escaped giraffe and its recapture are available from the source, FOX 4 KDFW, for those interested in learning more about this incident.
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Category: local Published: June 26, 2026 Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A giraffe that escaped from a ranch has been found. The ranch is located in the Texas Hill Country, which is outside of the Denton area. The giraffe was spotted from a helicopter, according to the…
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