Tuesday, March 04, 2014

Falling cactus destroyed carport and three vehicles

A saguaro cactus tumbled over on Sunday morning, taking down a carport and burying two vehicles and a golf cart.



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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5 comments:

  1. mE.!7:23 am

    "Rain overnight may have softened the soil and brought the cactus down."

    Or the rot at the bottom combined with its extreme top-heaviness.

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  2. Anonymous3:42 pm

    Eek. Does this go on the auto comprehensive or on the homeowner's?

    Lurker111

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  3. Anonymous10:19 pm

    They got lucky. That thing could have brought down the main part of the house.

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  4. Anonymous2:57 am

    "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

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  5. Anonymous6:46 pm

    Serve them right, any good gardener could see it needed repotting.

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