Man Seriously Injured By Falling Cactus

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Story Created: Jun 22, 2012 at 8:42 AM PDT

Story Updated: Jun 22, 2012 at 8:42 AM PDT

This isn't something you hear about every day.

According to the Yuma (Ariz.) Sun, a 40-year-old Yuma city worker was seriously injured this week when a 16-foot cactus fell on him while he was working to repair a water leak at an area home.

A family member said the man suffered a broken back and leg and also suffered an arm injury, according to the Yuma Sun report. The man is in intensive care, according to the story.

Read the Yuma Sun story HERE.