Save the Chimps Sanctuary Begins Recovery After Significant Flooding
In Fort Pierce, Florida, the Save the Chimps sanctuary is commencing recovery operations after floodwaters from nearly 19 inches of rain have receded. The sanctuary reports that all chimpanzees and staff are safe, and efforts are underway to repair damaged…
West Palm Beach Fort Pierce, FL, November 9, 2026 — Save the Chimps, a sanctuary located in Fort Pierce, Florida, is beginning its recovery process following extensive flooding. The area received approximately 19 inches of rain, leading to significant inundation that has now begun to recede.
The sanctuary has confirmed that all chimpanzees under its care and all staff members are safe. This is the primary concern following the severe weather event.
Attention is now shifting to the extensive damage caused by the floodwaters. Operations are underway to repair roads that were impacted by the rain and to replace essential equipment that was lost or damaged. The full extent of the losses is still being assessed.
A notable challenge to immediate access remains a sinkhole that has formed outside the sanctuary’s property. This geological issue is currently hindering efforts to transport necessary supplies and personnel to the site, complicating the initial stages of the recovery operations.
Save the Chimps is working to address these infrastructure issues and restore normal operations as swiftly and safely as possible. Further details regarding the timeline for repairs and the full scope of the damage are expected to be released as assessments continue.
Story summarized from the original created by Howard Matzner on www.wqcs.org, see more information here.
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