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Kaleb, a 38-year-old chimpanzee, was cut off by floodwater at a Florida sanctuary and received food by drone, AccuWeather reports. Fort Pierce recorded 5.39 inches of rain on Nov. 2, more than double the date's 1946 record. Floodwater covered the roads Save the Chimps staff use to deliver about 3,000 pounds of food each day, while the sanctuary's 200-plus chimps stayed safe on higher ground. The footage follows the drone feeding, rescue effort and cleanup ahead.

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00:00A chimpanzee trapped by floodwater in Florida was fed by drone.
00:04AccuWeather reports the chimp lives at the Save the Chimp Sanctuary near Fort Pierce.
00:08The 150-acre sanctuary is home to more than 200 rescued chimps.
00:13Heavy rain from November 1 to 3 made canals overflow.
00:17Fort Pierce recorded 539 inches on November 2.
00:21That is more than double the record for that date, set in 1946.
00:25Floodwater covered the roads staff used to deliver about 3,000 pounds of food a day by golf cart.
00:31So staff used a drone to bring Caleb food and blankets.
00:34He was in an outdoor area cut off by water.
00:37He later moved on his own to a spot they could reach.
00:40The sanctuary activated its emergency weather plan, and an overnight crew stayed on site.
00:45The chimps were safe in shelters on higher ground.
00:48By Saturday, the water was receding, but only about one-fifth of the roads were clear.
00:53The roads need resurfacing, and buildings need roof repairs and mold removal.
00:58Disclosure.
00:59This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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