Drones deliver food to chimpanzees stranded by flooding
Source: Euronews
Flooding at a chimpanzee sanctuary in Fort Pierce, Florida, has made it difficult for staff to reach some of the animals. Workers have turned to drones to deliver food, including bananas, while large parts of the property remain underwater.
A chimpanzee sanctuary in Fort Pierce, Florida, has turned to drones to deliver food after flooding left large parts of its property underwater.
With roads and walkways submerged, staff have struggled to reach some areas of the sanctuary and maintain daily operations.
In one delivery, a drone carried bananas to ensure a chimpanzee received its meal despite the high water.
Sanctuary officials said the animals remained safe and were being closely monitored and cared for as wet conditions continued.
In brief
A chimpanzee sanctuary in Fort Pierce, Florida, has turned to drones to deliver food after flooding left large parts of its property underwater. With roads and walkways submerged, staff have struggled to reach some areas of the sanctuary and maintain daily operations. Sanctuary officials said the animals remained safe and were being closely monitored and cared for as wet conditions continued.
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