48 Migrants Missing After Boat Sinks Near Canary Islands, 9 Dead

Rescue efforts continue as hopes of finding survivors diminish in what could be the deadliest migrant boat disaster in 30 years.

Two additional boats carrying migrants reached the Canary Islands, with one nearing El Hierro, following the deadly sinking.
The sunken boat, initially carrying 84 migrants, capsized during a rescue attempt, leading to panic and capsizing.
Rescue teams have saved 27 migrants but fear the worst for the 48 still missing, with search efforts hampered by wind and poor visibility.
The surge in migrant crossings from West Africa to the Canary Islands has increased by 154% this year, driven by extreme poverty and political instability.
Local authorities urge Spain and the EU to address the humanitarian crisis, with predictions of up to 70,000 migrant arrivals by year-end.