A fundraiser has been launched for the family of Ava Gray, following her tragic death in Balloch this weekend.
Emergency services raced to the scene at River Leven on Sunday evening after the 12-year-old got into difficulty in the water.
The Alexandria schoolgirl was rescued from the water but sadly died at the scene.
Over £3,000 has already been generated by the fundraiser, launched by Ava's dance teacher Holly Douglas, who has been left 'heartbroken and devastated'.
She said: "Our gorgeous angel Ava Gray tragically died in a horrible accident in the River Leven in Balloch.
"We are all absolutely heartbroken and devastated, words cannot even describe our feelings. Ava was the funniest, most crazy girl at our dance school and she never failed to make me laugh and smile.
"I am writing as Ava’s dance teacher that you please, please help to raise some money for Ava’s family at this awful time.
"Ava our dancing angel girl we love you forever and ever."
Police this afternoon confirmed Ava was one of three youngsters who got into trouble in the water, with another girl and a boy having managed to get themselves to safety.
They say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.
The police statement reads: "A 12-year-old girl has died after getting into difficulty in the River Leven on Sunday, 9 August, 2020.
"Around 6:45pm, officers received a report that three young people had got into difficulty in the River Leven, near Balloch Bridge. Emergency services attended and a search and rescue operation was launched. Two of the youths, one boy and one girl, managed to get themselves out of the water.
"Around 9:45pm, the 12-year-old-girl was recovered from the water and pronounced dead at the scene.
"She can be named as Ava Gray from Alexandria. Her family is aware.
"There are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."
To donate to the fundraiser, visit the gofundme page, here.
