Source : Perth Now news
Authorities are offering a huge reward for a missing giraffe.
The Real County Animal Rescue-Shelter in Texas have asked members of the public to be on the look out for an animal on the loose after the long-necked creature, who has been named Gracie, managed to escape from a ranch.
In a post simply titled “LOST GIRAFFE”, the organisation said: “The Cedar Hollow Ranch is missing a Giraffe named ‘Gracie’. She has rounded ears.”
The authorities noted that she was most recently “seen on a game camera west of Leakey”.
Meanwhile, a large reward is being offered for any information which leads to her “safe return”.
They added: “The owner is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the capture and safe return of Gracie the Giraffe.”
Anyone with any leads is encouraged to “contact Vick Jones at 830-279-5822 or contact the Real County Sheriff’s Office at 830-232-5201”.
Some Facebook followers couldn’t resist making some jokes about the post, and the description of the giraffe.
One person replied: “So if we see a giraffe with pointy ears, its not her ….got it. (sic)”
Another quipped: “I’m just telling you right now, id keep the giraffe because I have no city ordinance for giraffes in my city – and $5,000 just ain’t enough to make me give it up.”
However, other users felt like people should be kinder about the situation.
One follower commented: “How can u people be so rediculous w your comments this a life there missing. Not a mockery. Wat if it were your pet missing? Just saying? Please pray shes ok. (sic)”
