Drones deliver food to chimpanzees stranded by flooding

Loading the video Earth News Video. Drones deliver food to chimpanzees stranded by flooding Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 12 November 2026 - 11:35 GMT+1 A chimpanzee sanctuary in Fort Pierce, Florida, has turned to drones to deliver food after flooding left large parts of its property underwater. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT 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. Floods Florida Animals Top stories Now playing Next Drones deliver food to chimpanzees stranded by flooding Now playing Next Peru: Pope Leo XIV returns to his adopted homeland on historic visit Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | November 12th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Thunberg and Guterres blast oil companies for "fossil fuel addiction" Now playing Next Watch as a threatened baby ray takes its first swim in Greece Now playing Next Everything you need to know on day one of the COP31 climate talks Now playing Next Ukraine-Russia peace talks enter second day with territory in focus Now playing Next EU budget battle erupts as four countries defy Merz over Ukraine aid Now playing Next US Republicans block move to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth Now playing Next Five EU countries demand UK pays for electricity market access Now playing Next Abu Dhabi peace talks end with prisoner exchange agreement Now playing Next There's 'not much space for climate denial anymore', says climate expert Now playing Next US: Survivor pulled alive from rubble after deadly Brooklyn collapse Now playing Next Exploitative e-commerce to be a thing of the past, EU justice chief vows Now playing Next Cologne carnival season kicks off with thousands taking to the streets Now playing Next Video shows soldier reprimanding Hegseth and advisers at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Earth News This Greek ship has collected enough waste from remote shorelines to fill 22 Olympic swimming pools Earth News Divers explore oldest medieval warship found off Sweden Earth News Ithaca's natural horseshoe harbour is picturesque – but it hides a dirty secret Earth News UK approves drilling at controversial North Sea gas field despite environmental concerns Europe News Spain grinds to a halt in first general strike in 14 years Europe Today Europe Today: Ukraine talks yield prisoner swap as European leaders meet in Dublin USA Moment historic SS United States sinks off Florida’s coast News At least two dead while others are trapped in the rubble after a building collapse in New York City No Comment Spain: Clashes erupt in Barcelona after peaceful general strike march No Comment Spain: 120,000 brave rain to demand affordable housing and better wages Europe News France's 11 November ceremonies: Macron, Le Pen, Mélenchon between memory and pacifism The Ring Is the EU setting the right priorities? MEPs slug it out on The Ring ADVERTISEMENT USA Russian ambassador to the US dies after a year and a half in the job No Comment Men and women trade punches in Bogotá's makeshift boxing ring Europe News Portugal closes all schools and non-essential services over Storm Charles Europe Today We should 'salute' Ukraine for military campaign against Russian diesel infrastructure Modern Nomads How ancient nomadic survival skills became global sporting events Grand Voyager Exploring Uzbekistan’s silk road soul, from Tashkent metro to Samarkand No Comment Storm Charles: Heavy rain and strong winds batter Portugal Qatar EU plans Doha defence talks to strengthen security ties with Gulf countries ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT