A 13-year-old French tourist tragically passed away after a dog sled ride northwest of Montreal, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. The Quebec provincial police were called to a property just before noon on Monday in St-Michel-des-Saints, Quebec, which is about 130 kilometers (80 miles) from Montreal in the Lanaudière region. According to Sgt. Frédéric Deshaies, the preliminary investigation suggests that the teen was on a dog sled ride and collided with a tree when the driver lost control.
The police reported that the boy was a French national who was visiting Quebec with his family for vacation. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries. An investigation is currently underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. Meanwhile, in the Related Stories section, the Epoch Times showcases news about Andreas Brehme, the scorer of West Germany’s winning goal in the 1990 World Cup final, passing away at the age of 63. Additionally, there is a report about 5 Argentines and 1 Mexican who died in a highway accident near a beach resort on Mexico’s Caribbean coast.