Saguaro National Park vandalized
Photo by James Lee
By Kyler Van Vliet
Eight saguaros were found crudely hacked down this October in the Saguaro National Park. Park officials believe the incident happened on or around October 3rd.
The saguaros that were cut down ranged from 1 to 10ft in height and were located just off of the Scenic Trail.
Law enforcement rangers for the park are investigating the vandalization and are searching for the perpetrator or perpetrators that are responsible for the saguaro hackings.
“Saguaro cacti grow very slowly and hold special significance to the people who live here. A 10-foot cactus could easily be 100 years old, and it was killed in a senseless act of vandalism,” said park superintendent Leah McGinnis in a written statement this past Wednesday.
Park officials are asking for the p...