In pictures: Hurricane Otis hits Acapulco By: Photography by The Associated Press Posted: Last Modified: Updates

Hurricane Otis made landfall in Acapulco, Mexico, on Oct. 24, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries, as well as damage to properties and infrastructure.

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Hurricane Otis made landfall in Acapulco, Mexico, on Oct. 24, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries, as well as damage to properties and infrastructure.

Downed electrical poles and lines blown over by Hurricane Otis blanket a road in Acapulco, Mexico, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
Downed electrical poles and lines blown over by Hurricane Otis blanket a road in Acapulco, Mexico, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
This combo of two images provided by Maxar Technologies shows the stadium GNP Seguros in Acapulco, Mexico on Oct. 4, 2023, top, and one day after Hurricane Otis hit as a Category 5 storm, on Oct. 26, 2023. (Satellite image ©2023 Maxar Technologies via AP)
This combo of two images provided by Maxar Technologies shows the stadium GNP Seguros in Acapulco, Mexico on Oct. 4, 2023, top, and one day after Hurricane Otis hit as a Category 5 storm, on Oct. 26, 2023. (Satellite image ©2023 Maxar Technologies via AP)
This combo of two images provided by Maxar Technologies shows the marina in Acapulco Bay, Mexico on Oct. 4, 2023, top, and one day after Hurricane Otis hit as a Category 5 storm, on Oct. 26, 2023. (Satellite image ©2023 Maxar Technologies via AP)
This combo of two images provided by Maxar Technologies shows the marina in Acapulco Bay, Mexico on Oct. 4, 2023, top, and one day after Hurricane Otis hit as a Category 5 storm, on Oct. 26, 2023. (Satellite image ©2023 Maxar Technologies via AP)
Damage is seen at a yacht club in the aftermath of Hurricane Otis in Acapulco, Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
Damage is seen at a yacht club in the aftermath of Hurricane Otis in Acapulco, Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
Fishermen try to rescue sunken boats in the aftermath of Hurricane Otis in Acapulco, Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
Fishermen try to rescue sunken boats in the aftermath of Hurricane Otis in Acapulco, Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
Debris lays on the beach after Hurricane Otis ripped through Acapulco, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
Debris lays on the beach after Hurricane Otis ripped through Acapulco, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
A street is strewn with debris after Hurricane Otis ripped through Acapulco, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte, File)
A street is strewn with debris after Hurricane Otis ripped through Acapulco, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte, File)
Hotels affected by Hurricane Otis stand in shatters two days after the passage of the Category 5 storm in Acapulco, Mexico Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
Hotels affected by Hurricane Otis stand in shatters two days after the passage of the Category 5 storm in Acapulco, Mexico Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
Cars cross a flood-damaged avenue after Hurricane Otis ripped through Acapulco, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
Cars cross a flood-damaged avenue after Hurricane Otis ripped through Acapulco, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
Residents walk past debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Otis in Acapulco, Mexico, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
Residents walk past debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Otis in Acapulco, Mexico, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
Debris lays on a road after Hurricane Otis ripped through Acapulco, Mexico, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
Debris lays on a road after Hurricane Otis ripped through Acapulco, Mexico, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
The sides of a main road is lined with debris and affected commercial buildings two days after the passage of Hurricane Otis hit as a Category 5 storm in Acapulco, Mexico Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
The sides of a main road is lined with debris and affected commercial buildings two days after the passage of Hurricane Otis hit as a Category 5 storm in Acapulco, Mexico Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
A damaged building stands after Hurricane Otis ripped through Acapulco, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
A damaged building stands after Hurricane Otis ripped through Acapulco, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
Buildings are surrounded by debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Otis in Acapulco, Mexico, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
Buildings are surrounded by debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Otis in Acapulco, Mexico, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
Damage is seen at a yacht club in the aftermath of Hurricane Otis in Acapulco, Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
Damage is seen at a yacht club in the aftermath of Hurricane Otis in Acapulco, Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
A damaged building stands after Hurricane Otis ripped through Acapulco, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
A damaged building stands after Hurricane Otis ripped through Acapulco, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
A man rides at a damaged zone in the aftermath of Hurricane Otis in Acapulco, Mexico, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
A man rides at a damaged zone in the aftermath of Hurricane Otis in Acapulco, Mexico, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
People get help crossing a highway blocked by a landslide triggered by Hurricane Otis near Acapulco, Mexico, Wednesday, (Marco Ugarte / The Associated Press)
People get help crossing a highway blocked by a landslide triggered by Hurricane Otis near Acapulco, Mexico, Wednesday, (Marco Ugarte / The Associated Press)
People wait outside their cars as they wait for repair crews to clear the roads after Hurricane Otis ripped through Acapulco, Mexico, Wednesday. (Marco Ugarte / The Associated Press)
People wait outside their cars as they wait for repair crews to clear the roads after Hurricane Otis ripped through Acapulco, Mexico, Wednesday. (Marco Ugarte / The Associated Press)
A helicopter flies over Acapulco, Mexico, in the aftermath of Hurricane Otis, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
A helicopter flies over Acapulco, Mexico, in the aftermath of Hurricane Otis, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
People walk away with items taken from stores after Hurricane Otis ripped through Acapulco, Mexico, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. Many residents were taking basic items from stores to survive. Others left with pricier goods, in widespread rampages through the area's stores. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
People walk away with items taken from stores after Hurricane Otis ripped through Acapulco, Mexico, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. Many residents were taking basic items from stores to survive. Others left with pricier goods, in widespread rampages through the area's stores. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
People take items from a store in the aftermath of Hurricane Otis, in Acapulco, Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
People take items from a store in the aftermath of Hurricane Otis, in Acapulco, Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
A Mexican National Guard soldier tries to stop looting in a shopping mall after Hurricane Otis ripped through Acapulco, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
A Mexican National Guard soldier tries to stop looting in a shopping mall after Hurricane Otis ripped through Acapulco, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
A Mexican National Guard soldier tries to stop looting in a shopping mall after Hurricane Otis ripped through Acapulco, Mexico, Wednesday. (Marco Ugarte / The Associated Press)
A Mexican National Guard soldier tries to stop looting in a shopping mall after Hurricane Otis ripped through Acapulco, Mexico, Wednesday. (Marco Ugarte / The Associated Press)
Damaged buildings stand after Hurricane Otis ripped through Acapulco, Mexico, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
Damaged buildings stand after Hurricane Otis ripped through Acapulco, Mexico, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
The walls of a hotel are partially gone two days after Hurricane Otis hit as a Category 5 storm in Acapulco, Mexico, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
The walls of a hotel are partially gone two days after Hurricane Otis hit as a Category 5 storm in Acapulco, Mexico, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
A vehicle sits damaged by a traffic sign after Hurricane Otis ripped through the area, in Acapulco, Mexico, Wednesday. (Marco Ugarte / The Associated Press)
A vehicle sits damaged by a traffic sign after Hurricane Otis ripped through the area, in Acapulco, Mexico, Wednesday. (Marco Ugarte / The Associated Press)
Damaged vehicles are parked covered by debris i the driveway of a hotel after Hurricane Otis ripped through Acapulco, Mexico, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
Damaged vehicles are parked covered by debris i the driveway of a hotel after Hurricane Otis ripped through Acapulco, Mexico, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
Residents, standing on an overpass, look at damaged caused by Hurricane Otis, in Acapulco, Mexico, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
Residents, standing on an overpass, look at damaged caused by Hurricane Otis, in Acapulco, Mexico, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)

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