Hurricane Otis Devastates Acapulco's Mariner Community

The Category 5 storm leaves a trail of destruction and a rising death toll, with many still missing among the city's boat workers.

Hurricane Otis, a Category 5 storm, hit Acapulco, Mexico, causing significant damage and loss of life, particularly among the city's mariner community.
49 people were killed and 26 others are missing, many of whom were captains, sailors, and other boat workers.
The hurricane's impact has devastated Acapulco's tourism industry, as beaches that once attracted tens of thousands of visitors annually are now littered with wrecked ships.
Relatives of the missing are struggling to find closure, navigating a bureaucracy of authorities to try to find the remains of their loved ones.
While the official count of missing persons stands at 26, some suggest the number could be closer to 100.