People in Mexico have been seen apparently looting from stores after Hurricane Otis tore down shops and caused widespread devastation as it went through a beach resort in the state.

‌The storm claimed 27 lives in Acapulco, a city in the state of Guerrero on the Pacific Coast, the Mexican government said. It marked one of the most forceful storms the country has experienced.

People were photographed apparently taking basic items from buildings in the wreckage on Thursday.

Some Mexican media also posted videos of looting in the city. Reuters could not immediately confirm the content of the videos.