Video: Drone delivers food to ape stranded during Florida flooding

Video: Drone delivers food to ape stranded during Florida flooding Advertisement Updated: 11:03 AM CST Nov 10, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Allison Petro Digital Producer Video: Drone delivers food to ape stranded during Florida flooding Updated: 11:03 AM CST Nov 10, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Allison Petro Digital Producer FORT PIERCE, Fla. — A Florida sanctuary had to deliver food to one of its chimpanzees by drone after historic flooding made it difficult for staff to access the property. Save the Chimps, a sanctuary in Fort Pierce, shared a video on social media showing the damage floodwaters left behind. Advertisement The flooding followed heavy downpours that swamped eastern Florida and brought more than 20 inches of rain to some areas. Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an emergency declaration for multiple counties. 'I'm scared': Student swims home through chest-deep floodwaters from school bus stop The sanctuary's canals overflowed, submerging roads typically used to deliver food. One chimpanzee, a 38-year-old named Kaleb, was left without access to food, according to The Associated Press. Flooding closes roads in Brevard County, drivers urged to stay home Staff members used a drone purchased earlier for emergencies to deliver food and blankets to Kaleb. Video showed Kaleb grabbing a brown bag from the drone and eating a banana. Staff said the sanctuary's residents are safe but need help recovering from the damage. The sanctuary reported road damage that will require significant resurfacing. Roof repairs and mold remediation are also needed, while vehicles and equipment were damaged. Those who wish to donate can click here . Want more content like this? Subscribe to our News We Love newsletter here . Make WISN a preferred source on Google Add Preferred Source Share Infinite Scroll Enabled Top Picks Inflation numbers are in. Try our calculator to estimate the cost difference of various groceries Florida cowboys rescue farm animals left stranded by flooding: 'It's gut-wrenching' Top Runway model, '227' actress, dies at 74 after 'long, courageous battle' with MS Baker who's legally blind pursues dream of running his own bakery. He faces unique challenges