Hurricane Simon Strikes Mexico, Leaving 5 Dead in Its Wake
WHO:
CBS News - Baja California Gov. Marina del Pilar Ávila reported that 13 of the rescued individuals were youths.
CBS News - The state Secretary of Security, Gen. Laureano Carrillo, stated that some of the rescued group were missionaries, including Germans and Americans.
ABC News - The death toll has risen to six due to the impacts of Hurricane Simon and the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel.
CBS News - Authorities reported five deaths due to the impact of Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel.
WHAT:
CBS News - Hurricane Simon is currently classified as a Category 1 storm with sustained winds of 90 mph.
CBS News - The U.S. National Hurricane Center reported that Hurricane Simon is 115 miles west of Cabo Corrientes and moving west at 2 mph.
CBS News - Up to 3 inches of rain are expected from Hurricane Simon across Baja California Sur, Nayarit, and Sinaloa by Friday.
CBS News - The Mexican military has deployed 14,000 federal and state personnel across Baja California to assist affected residents.
CBS News - The death toll from Hurricane Simon and the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel rose to six after heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides.
CBS News - A 71-year-old man died after a wall collapsed in Chilpancingo, Guerrero's capital.
CBS News - Five individuals remain missing in Baja California, including three in Ensenada and a father and son who went fishing in San Felipe.
ABC News - The combined effects of Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel have resulted in six fatalities along Mexico’s Pacific coast.
NO_NEW_FACTS
CBS News - Hurricane Simon caused flooding and strong winds along the coast of west-central Mexico.
Phys.org - The combined effects of Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel resulted in five fatalities.
WHERE:
CBS News - The hurricane is affecting the coastal areas between the Sierra Madre and the Pacific Ocean near Puerto Vallarta.
CBS News - The hurricane caused flooding in coastal towns of Guerrero state, including the major seaport of Acapulco.
CBS News - The events occurred along the Pacific coast of west-central Mexico, affecting coastal towns and resorts.
WHY:
CBS News - The deaths and damage were attributed to the severe weather conditions brought by Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel.
HOW:
CBS News - The Mexican military used helicopters to rescue 32 people from a ranch in Ensenada, including 22 foreigners.
CBS News - The Mexican military used helicopters to rescue 32 people from a ranch in Ensenada.
CBS News - The hurricane moved slowly up the coast, bringing with it heavy rain and strong winds that led to flooding.
(UPDATED October 14, 2026 05:58 UTC)
Hurricane Simon is currently a Category 1 storm with sustained winds of 90 miles per hour, located 115 miles west of Cabo Corrientes and moving west at a slow 2 miles per hour. Up to 3 inches of rain are expected across Baja California Sur, Nayarit, and Sinaloa by Friday, prompting the Mexican military to deploy 14,000 personnel to assist residents in affected areas. In a recent rescue operation, helicopters were used to save 32 individuals, including 22 foreigners, from a ranch in Ensenada.
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(UPDATED October 13, 2026 23:01 UTC)
Hurricane Simon and the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel have led to a tragic death toll of six, with a 71-year-old man among the victims after a wall collapsed in Guerrero's capital, Chilpancingo. In a rescue operation, the Mexican military used helicopters to save 32 individuals from a ranch in Ensenada, where 13 of those rescued were youths, and some were missionaries from Germany and the United States. Meanwhile, five people remain missing in Baja California, including three in Ensenada and a father and son who went fishing in San Felipe.
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(UPDATED October 13, 2026 21:03 UTC)
The death toll has tragically risen to six as a result of Hurricane Simon and the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel. The combined effects of these storms have led to these fatalities along Mexico’s Pacific coast. Authorities continue to assess the damage and provide assistance to those affected by the severe weather.
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(UPDATED October 13, 2026 11:03 UTC)
Authorities have reported five fatalities due to the devastating impact of Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel along the Pacific coast of west-central Mexico. The severe weather conditions caused by these storms resulted in flooding and strong winds, affecting coastal towns and resorts in the area. As Hurricane Simon moved slowly up the coast, it brought heavy rain that contributed to the destruction and loss of life.