Residents at the home close to Paseo de Golf in Green Valley, Arizona, said they heard a loud crash at about 5:30am and discovered the carport ripped from the house.
The cactus, which I believe is pictured here, came to a rest across the driveway with several arms broken off. One rolled into the street and another landed against a neighbouring home.
Saguaros have very shallow root systems. Rain overnight may have softened the soil and brought the cactus down. The damaged vehicles include an SUV and a vintage Cadillac car.
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"Rain overnight may have softened the soil and brought the cactus down."
Or the rot at the bottom combined with its extreme top-heaviness.
Eek. Does this go on the auto comprehensive or on the homeowner's?
Lurker111
They got lucky. That thing could have brought down the main part of the house.
"Eek. Does this go on the auto comprehensive or on the homeowner's?"
both... the damage cars go to the comprehensive and the carport to the homeower's... 2 deductibles 2 rate increases
Serve them right, any good gardener could see it needed repotting.
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