Hurricane Wilma tears into Mexican resorts

Palm trees buckle under heavy rain and strong winds as Hurricane Wilma approaches the resort town of Cancun in Mexico's state of Quintana Roo October 21, 2005. Roaring waves pounded Mexican beach resorts on Thursday and thousands of tourists were evacuated to escape the wrath of Hurricane Wilma, which gathered strength in the Caribbean on its way to Florida. (Xinhua Photo)

A man wades through a flooded street at the resort town of Cancun in Mexico's state of Quintana Roo, October 21, 2005. (Xinhua photo)