Over the past two days, over 550 migrants have landed on Spain's Canary Islands via sea, with Spanish maritime rescue services confirming the grim discovery of at least one deceased person onboard. The Canary Islands,

MADRID (Reuters) - A baby girl, who was born on a packed migrant dinghy headed for Spain's Lanzarote island in the Canaries, was being treated in hospital along with her mother and both were in good condition, medical and regional government authorities said on Thursday.

Spain's Canary Islands have seen a surge in migrant arrivals from West Africa. Many undertake the perilous journey in hopes of reaching Europe, often resulting in tragic loss of life. The route has seen increases in attempts despite overall declines in irregular crossings into the EU.

Spanish coast guards rescue 85 migrants off the Canary Islands:::: Arguineguin, SpainCoast guards assisted the sub-Saharan migrant's disembarking at the port of Arguineguin, on the island of Gran Canaria.

Spain’s marine rescue service on Thursday said that more than 550 migrants have reached its Canary Islands in boats over the past two days