Migrant boats arrive in Canary Islands as search continues for missing after deadly shipwreck

Two migrant boats arrived in the Canary Islands on Sunday, following a deadly shipwreck that left at least nine dead and 48 missing. One boat with 81 migrants reached Tenerife, while another arrived in Fuerteventura. Rescue efforts continue for those missing from the earlier incident, which may be the worst in 30 years for the region. The number of migrants crossing from West Africa has surged by 85% this year, prompting calls for action from local officials. Calm seas have contributed to the increase in crossings, with over 26,000 migrants arriving from January to mid-September. Political tensions are rising in Spain as mainland regions resist taking in migrants from the Canary Islands.