Mexico Raises Hurricane Otis Death Toll to 39

Government deploys 15,000 troops in and around Acapulco to distribute aid, restore order and prevent looting

An aerial view of a yacht club hit by Hurricane Otis in Acapulco, Mexico.
MEXICO CITY—At least 39 people were killed and another 10 are reported missing after Hurricane Otis rammed into Mexico’s Pacific coast, bringing devastation to the popular beach resort of Acapulco, officials said on Saturday.

Security Minister Rosa Icela Rodríguez said Saturday that 29 men and 10 women have been confirmed dead. The likely cause of death was drowning. Rodríguez said that their identities have yet to be determined.