Yuma’s rocking historical landmark gains local celebrity stardom

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - One boulder has been the talk of the town for months, as people continue hitting what is known as the "Wendy's Rock" or the "Foothills Famous Boulder" leaving some vehicles stuck and in need of a tow truck.

It is also marked in Google Maps as a Historical Landmark with the label "Famous Foothills Boulder."

The historic landmark is located right at the entrance of the Wendy's fast food restaurant in the Foothills. KYMA spoke to a couple of Wendy's employees who say seeing people run it over is the highlight of their shift.

Many people around town have even taken a picture with the famous boulder and we even got to talk to one local who started the trend.

“I swung over and took a picture with it and posted it on the Yuma not so great drivers page and it just went while," said Robert McAlister, a Yuma Local.

And asked another local about his thoughts on the boulder.

“Look at that, isnt that a beautiful rock? I cannot believe people are running it over but I guess it is all in good fun,” said Steve Perez, a Yuma Local.

Some Wendy's Employees even gave their input.

“Man, its crazy… they’re just there or someone comes inside and they’re like someone is stuck and were like oh, okay,” stated Isaac Cranny, Wendy's Employee.

“No matter how much we moved it, its still there, still getting ran over,” stated Honesty Carillo, Wendy's Employee.

Others are not the biggest fans of the rock, as one driver who hit the rock had to pay over $3,000 in damages.

It seems as though the boulder is not going anywhere anytime soon and will continue giving people a hard rock life.