A woman was hit by a falling cactus while hiking on a Scottsdale trail on Oct. 17 and was transported to a trauma center; such incidents occur when large desert cacti become dislodged.
GMNA Phoenix
On October 17, a woman hiking on a trail in Scottsdale, Arizona was injured when a cactus fell and struck her head. She was subsequently taken to a trauma center for treatment.
Hikers on desert trails in the Scottsdale area sometimes encounter large cacti that can become dislodged and cause injuries.
