Hurricane Otis makes landfall in Mexico as a category five storm. The hurricane, which was previously categorized as a tropical storm, rapidly intensified within 24 hours. Wind speeds approached 165 mph on Wednesday as the storm approached Acapulco, a Mexican resort town, at about 1 a.m. local time. Hurricane Otis interrupted multiple tropical vacations for some visitors as the storm bore down on the city early Wednesday morning. 

The storm was unexpectedly catastrophic. People rode out on boats in what started as a tropical storm. Within just twelve hours it powered to a category-five hurricane, breaking regional records for the strength and speed of its intensification. 273,000 homes, 600 hotels, and 120 hospitals were damaged, with a number of restaurants and businesses in ruins. But after widespread water, power, and telecommunication outages, they face a tough road ahead. Locals gathered to pick up debris. The beaches are full of dead animals and litter. 

After the hurricane hit, everyone felt a rush of abandonment and grief. As of right now, 48 have died and 43 of the dead were staying in the resort city of Acapulco. Over half a dozen families are still searching for relatives. Members of the armed forces, workers from different institutions, electricians, and others were sent near Acapulco Beach to help restore the city. The only thing individuals can do is hope Mexico can recover quickly and carefully from Hurricane Otis.