Teen dies in tragic horseback riding accident in Flamborough

A tragic accident has taken the life of a 14 year old girl.

Hamilton police say the girl and her mother, both from the Oakville area, were riding their horses on a property along Millgrove Side Road yesterday afternoon around 5:30.

Police say although they were experienced riders they were on an unfamiliar path, when the horse ridden by the teen became trapped in a marshy bog.

The rider could not dismount and while waiting for help became submerged.

A short while later she was pulled from the marsh without vital signs, was taken to hospital where she was pronounced dead.  

Police say her identity is not being released.