A zoo in Guigang, China, locks animals in cages as floodwaters rise in the wake of a typhoon. Both reports describe the same precautionary action taken during flooding in Guangxi, an area hit hard by typhoon-related rain. The purpose of the cage-locking measure is to prevent animals from escaping as waters increase around the facility. As flood conditions develop, zoo staff take steps to secure enclosures and reduce the risk of animals moving outside designated areas. The coverage frames the action as a safety measure tied directly to the changing flood environment rather than a response to any reported animal incident. The reports focus on the operational decision to keep animals contained while floodwaters affect the region. No additional details are provided in the excerpts about animal injuries, evacuations, or specific timing beyond the fact that cages are secured as floodwaters rise in Guangxi.