Drone footage shows widespread devastation caused by Category 5 hurricane

CNN's Patrick Oppmann details the devastation in Acapulco, Mexico, after Hurricane Otis slammed into the coast. #CNN #News

[parrsnipps]

From tropical storm to Cat. 5 hurricane in less than 24 hours! That's crazy stuff.

[lisab.]

Acapulco was a wonderful place. I worked for a major airline all my life, and Acapulco, of all my hundreds of trips around the world, will always have my heart, it was my favorite place to spend my time off. I am totally devastated for the people, who are some of the nicest people I've met in my lifetime. It was a magical place and it was that way because the people of Acapulco made it that way, kind and generous people. With some help, and yes, it will take time, I believe it will come back to what it was. I firmly believe that because the Mexican people stick together and they will make it happen, with a little help. I plan to do what I can to help these people, they deserve it.

[McCarminer]

I went to Acapulco on my honeymoon; it was such a lovely place. Sad to hear of the death and destruction.

[otreborfashionscene]

I have honestly been devastated and crying as I am writing this, the Mexican people are the most loving friendly people, I travel to Mexico all of the time and always have the best time going there. I am so sorry this happened to God bless them all. I love you Mexico.

[chris]

Unfortunately the coverage of the mass shootings in Maine is taking aid away from Mexico. Hurricane Otis was a monster, something that can't be controlled. Hope the people of Mexico recover

[Michelle-ceqh]

I am so so sorry for the people of Acapulco. I hope they find strength to get themselves through this. So sad.

[JE-]

This went from Tropical Storm landfall to Category 5 Major landfall in 24 hours.wowee…Thanks for giving the news coverage despite not being a US hurricane. “We are very sorry for the loss of 27 human beings, ” Praying for all the people of Mexico.. 🇲🇽

[thegodofpez]

That devastation is insane. 😢 RIP to the fallen.

[rmarieshen]

Our hearts go out to you from your neighbors in Guatemala. Please stay safe and care for each other to get through this.

[arleengreaux]

My prayers go out to my Mexican indigenous family. Stay positive and safe. I've been there and done that. Two categories 5 hurricanes two weeks apart. Not a good feeling to have. 🙏🏼🇻🇮

[chuckmorton]

From a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in 24 That's incredible.

[bmiller]

I remember vacationing here with my parents in the 60's. Totally tragic.

[Thomastomas-uu]

Prayers and love to the people of mexico

[checle]

Prepare for the worst, hope for the best comes to mind. Prayers for my family, stay strong.

[steveleamont]

This is going to happen more and more as time goes on.

[nikki]

So much happening around the world God help us all . 🙏

[kyReeElainProhm]

Welcome to global warming. The suddenness is the issue

[liberatedwoman]

The real question is “where will millions of people move to when all island and coastal areas are no longer habitable? “

[mimusic]

Visited Acapulco two years ago for my cousins wedding her husband is from there. It had a nostalgic romantic feel to it that felt magical especially at night fall. God bless the locals as they pick up the pieces and rebuild💛🌴🏗🚧

[straightarrow]

Hard to tell the difference between when we’re looking at storm or war damage