Tributes have been paid to a tragic Scots schoolgirl who died after falling from a roof above a supermarket in Largs.
Sarah Short, 13, from Fairlie, fell from Tesco Express on Aitken Street just before midnight on Saturday.
A resident who had heard screams in the street had called an ambulance for the young schoolgirl after spotting Sarah.
It is understood a nurse exited a taxi and performed CPR on the teenager alongside an off-duty firefighter until mercy crews arrived.
She tragically passed away at the scene and her death is not being treated as suspicious.
Her heartbroken mum Gail has lead tributes to her daughter with a simple picture of them together in happier times.
One relative wrote: "My beautiful Sarahkins."
A friend added: "Just beautiful Gail. Thinking of you all."
Devastated pals of the popular teen have paid tribute to Sarah, who has been described as "caring, kind, funny and always up for anything".
One best friend said on Instagram: "Never in a million years would I have to imagine writing this but sadly Sarah will be missed deeply by all of us.
"She was always the life of the party and never once failed to put a smile on my face.
"It breaks my heart knowing she’s not here anymore.
"Sarah was caring, kind, funny and always up for anything she touched all of us deeply in our hearts. Even if you didn’t know her you would have loved her.
"If you are ever feeling hurt, sad or lonely please talk to a professional and get help you don’t understand how cared for you are.
"Be nice, words hurt, be careful with what you say.
"Stay strong. RIP Sarah Short."
Another friend said: "Please always check up on your pals no matter how happy they seem.
"Love u always..
"Sarah was always able to put a smile on everyone’s face she was one of the funniest people I’ve ever met.
"She was always making me laugh, never a dull moment with her.
"I'm so grateful I was able to know you and call you one of my best pals.
"Rest in peace Sarah you’ll be missed by many."
Sarah was a keen skater and scooter rider.
Her friends held a balloon release in her memory yesterday.
The parent council at Largs Academy, where Sarah was a student, sent out a letter from the school following the tragic news.
It read: "We are really saddened to hear the news of the death of a Largs Academy pupil last night.
"A letter has gone out from the school with a link for help with dealing with bereavement, and there will be a small number of staff and key professionals in the school tomorrow to provide support, you can call the school between 9.15am and 3pm to make an appointment to see someone."
Yesterday, the shaken resident who had called 999 told the Record: "It was awful.
"I heard a thud from outside and then lots of screaming from my window.
"I saw the girl lying on the pavement and shouted out the window that I was phoning an ambulance.
"A nurse even jumped out of a taxi and tried doing CPR while the ambulance was on its way.
Heartbroken pals sobbed outside the Tesco Express as they laid flowers and teddies in memory of the schoolgirl.
One tribute read: "Fly high gorgeous."
Another said: "I hope you are at peace now. You will be missed."
A third said: "There is another angel in heaven. God bless you Sarah."
Police confirmed enquiries are ongoing.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 11:45pm on Saturday, 19 June, 2021, police were made aware a 13-year-old girl had been injured after falling from the roof of a building in Aitken Street, Largs.
"Emergency services attended and the girl was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Enquiries are ongoing, however, there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death."
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