Hurricane Otis leaves 27 dead, survivors scrambling: 'Acapulco has been destroyed'

Powerful Hurricane Otis made landfall in Acapulco, Mexico, on Wednesday, leaving a trail of devastation behind.

Acapulco, known as the Pearl of the Pacific, is recovering after being pummeled by deadly Hurricane Otis, the most powerful storm on record for the Pacific coast of Mexico.

Acapulco was severely damaged, with buildings and infrastructure crumbling under the might of the Category 5 hurricane. As the ferocious hurricane made landfall in the southern state of Guerrero, Jaime Villanueva and his friend, Barbara, found themselves seeking refuge on the 21st floor of the Solar Ocean Hotel. The sound of howling winds and crashing waves outside was deafening, and the two feared for their safety as the hurricane raged on.Acapulco is recovering after being pummeled by deadly Hurricane Otis, the most powerful storm on record for the Pacific coast of Mexico.

After the hurricane, Villanueva reached the ground level and recorded the damaged hotels caused by Otis.

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