File photo of a Stratford Police cruiser. Stratford.ca
A Hamilton girl who went missing while swimming at Wildwood Conservation Area, just south of Stratford Ont., was later found deceased in the water, Stratford Police Service said in a release on Monday.
The girl, who was visiting the area with family, was reported missing on Sunday, just before 7 p.m.
Emergency crews arrived at Wildwood Conservation Area located at 3995 Line 9 in the township of Perth South, and began searching for her.
About an hour later she was found in the water.
“Lifesaving efforts were made; however, the female was unable to be saved, and she passed away as a result of drowning,” Stratford police said.