Rare crested cactus damaged in Phoenix-area forest

By Washington Examiner
Published June 22, 2012 11:02pm ET
Add Washington Examiner on Google

PHOENIX (AP) — Tonto National Forest officials say a rare Crested Saguaro cactus has been mutilated in a wilderness area northeast of Phoenix.

A permitted outfitter guide notified forest officials Thursday about the cactus, which had its renowned crested top cut off.

Print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account
Digital subscriber? Click here to login/register your account.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.

Tag:

Entertainment Travel