Family of Faith Curran pay tribute to 'happy, adventurous' schoolgirl after Gorebridge death
The 11-year-old was first reported missing on Thursday afternoon
The family of a young girl who was found dead at a Gorebridge beauty spot have paid tribute to the “happy, adventurous” 11-year-old.
Faith Curran’s body was found in the Gore Water on Thursday, hours after the youngster was first reported missing by her family.
Police rushed to the Gore Glen Woodland Park at around 12.40pm and carried out a search of the area. Ambulance crews were called to the scene around two hours later at 2.33pm.
Tragically, Faith’s body was pulled from the water, near Shank Bridge, later that day at around 4.25pm. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her family have now paid tribute to Faith, who they described as a “happy, adventurous, and outgoing girl who enjoyed life”.
They also shared their thanks with those who assisted their search for Faith, as well as those who showed support and kindness following her death.
Police Scotland said in a statement: “The death is being treated as unexplained however there are not believed to be suspicious circumstances.
“Enquiries remain ongoing and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.”
The schoolgirl’s death sparked an outpouring of love and support for Faith’s family and friends.
Colin Beattie, the MSP for Midlothian North, said: “I was deeply saddened to hear of the tragic death of a young girl at Gore Glen Woodland Park.
“My thoughts are with her family, friends and all those affected by this heartbreaking loss.
“This is a deeply distressing incident for the local community, and I know many people will be shocked and saddened by the news.”
Posting on social media, one person said: “I can’t stop thinking of this poor little girl and her family. The pain and heartbreak her family are suffering is utterly unimaginable.
“My thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends of this poor little soul.”
The situation was also described as “heartbreaking” by one individual, while another said: “This is so sad. My thoughts go out to her family and friends.”
Another person added: “Forever 11 wee one. Absolutely heartbreaking, thinking of the family at this very sad time. Sleep Tight.”