Migrant arrivals to Spain's Canary Islands double from last year

Migrants wait to disembark from a Spanish coast guard vessel in the port of Arguineguin, in the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, September 1, 2021. REUTERS/Borja Suarez

GRAN CANARIA, Spain (Reuters) - Spain's sea rescue service on Wednesday rescued around 100 migrants trying to reach the Canary Islands in rickety boats from north or west Africa amid a surge in arrivals that have more than doubled so far this year from 2020 levels.

The migrants were rescued off three boats and all appeared to be in good health, a sea rescue service spokesperson said.