Hidden Cact-Eye: Paradise Valley installs cameras in cactus
http://www.fox10phoenix.com/story/28999731/2015/05/07/hidden-cact-eye-paradise-valley-installs-cameras-in-cactus
PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. - The City of Paradise Valley has added cactus with cameras in them over the past few days, but residents have no idea why, and the city doesn't want to talk about them. About two dozen fake cactus already serve as cover for cell towers, but some people were alarmed to see cameras being place in cactus around town. While town leaders didn't initially want to talk with us about the cameras, we did end up getting some explanation.
If you look close enough at the cactus as you drive through Paradise Valley and you might see some "cact-eyes" looking back.
"I've lived here for 30 years, and I've never seen cameras in a saguaro before," said Randy Evans.
One cactus camera was installed at the roundabout near 40th Street and Standford on Tuesday.
"There were these guys on ladders, these were 3 1/2 foot ladders, and they work working on the top of the cactus, putting the cactus together, a fake cactus," said Susanne Chamberlain.
Residents are now curious what the cameras will be used for.
"Your guess is as good as mine," said Evans.