But Dow , originally from St. Simons Island , Georgia , said government officials in Mexico did n't react quickly or strongly enough to the devastating storm and its aftermath . Military and commercial aircraft have evacuated 18,000 tourists , officials say . one of tourists were stranded after Odile hit American beach resorts . `` The hotel gates are chained shut , '' 18,000 Mexican trapped in Cabo San Lucas says . Odile advises stranded tourists to head to the airport .
Military and commercial aircraft have evacuated 18,000 tourists , officials say . one of tourists were stranded after Odile hit American beach resorts . `` The hotel gates are chained shut , '' 18,000 Mexican trapped in Cabo San Lucas says . Odile advises stranded tourists to head to the airport .