 Hurricane John triggered evacuations and punished Mexican ports and beaches with huge sea surges, heavy rains and strong winds Thursday morning as the powerful storm swirled in the Pacific Ocean off the coast.In southern Baja California, officials said at least 10,000 people will be evacuated and tourists warned to hole up in their hotels. Jose Gajon, head of civil protection for the state of Baja California Sur, said locals living in low-lying areas around the Los Cabos beach resort will be taken to shelters, by force if necessary, before the storm pummels the region Friday. “Those who do not want to leave will be taken away by the army,” Gajon said. The sense of urgency was high in Cabo San Lucas, where fishermen and authorities were hurriedly preparing for John's arrival....
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