Chimps Are Safe After Flooding
The Florida sanctuary still needs repairs.
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In this lesson: Identify who was safe and what still blocked access.
Grammar in this story: A continuing obstacle
still prevents
Still shows that the driving problem continues after the water has started falling.
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Describe the safety report and the remaining access problem.
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The chief executive said animals and staff were safe. A sinkhole outside the gate still stopped staff from driving onto the property.
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