The death toll from Hurricane Otis in Acapulco has risen to 39, with 29 men and 10 women among the victims. The storm caused widespread devastation, flooding the city, destroying homes and hotels, and leaving thousands without power and basic necessities.
Prelude to the Best Sommelier of Canada Contest | SaltWireMEXICO CITY - The death toll from Hurricane Otis, a Category 5 storm which unleashed devastation in the Mexican Pacific resort city of Acapulco earlier this week, has risen to 39, according to the latest government figures on Saturday.
The government had previously reported 27 people had died and that four others were missing due to Otis.
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