Acapulco (Mexico) (AFP) – In the aftermath of Hurricane Otis’ devastating impact on the resort city of Acapulco, residents are facing a grim battle for survival, scouring the remnants of looted supermarkets in search of sustenance and clean water while making fervent appeals for government assistance.
Amparo Ponce, 57, found herself in the precarious position of guarding the meager groceries she had managed to secure from a store that had been ransacked following the hurricane’s destructive path, which left in its wake at least 27 casualties. “We’re all going out to look for food,” she exclaimed, her voice tinged with desperation, as she implored the authorities for much-needed support.
Amid the chaos, other desperate individuals combed through the supermarket’s barren shelves in search of anything to take home. However, the harsh reality was that most of the shelves had already been stripped bare of any available food.
Outside, a compassionate gesture unfolded as a woman revealed that the market’s staff had opened the doors, allowing people to take what they needed. This small act of kindness amid dire circumstances served as a beacon of hope in a city grappling with the ravages of nature and the dire challenges that have followed in its wake.
