Save the Chimps uses drones to deliver food after Florida flooding

Staff at the Save the Chimps sanctuary in Fort Pierce, Florida, used drones to transport food and supplies after heavy rainfall flooded the site, according to the organisation.

Flood waters prevented vehicles from navigating the sanctuary grounds and cut off direct access to the animals. Workers used drones to fly fruit and blankets across the water to the stranded primates, with footage showing a chimpanzee named Kaleb eating a banana delivered by air.

Save the Chimps stated that all the animals are safe, though the flood damaged roads, roofs, vehicles and equipment across the facility.