The toll has risen from the previous figure of 27.
Mexico’s civil defence authorities have raised the death toll from the Category 5 Hurricane Otis to 39.
The storm’s human toll – which was initially 27 dead – is becoming a point of contention as local media reported the recovery of more bodies.Hundreds of families have been awaiting word on their loved ones after the storm struck the country’s southern Pacific coast early on Wednesday.Readers’ comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly.
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