Pictured: Girl, 11, whose body was found in river as police probe 'unexplained' death

Published: 20:13, 10 August 2026 | Updated: 20:13, 10 August 2026 A girl found dead in a river has been named as police said her death remained unexplained. Faith Curran, 11, was reported missing around 12.40pm on Thursday before being found hours later. The girl, who went missing from the Gore Glen area, near Gorebridge, Midlothian, was described as 'happy, adventurous and outgoing' by her family. Faith's body was found in the Gore Water, near Shanks Bridge, around 4.25pm the same day and she was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers said her death was being treated as unexplained but the circumstances were not thought to be suspicious. Her family thanked those who helped to search for Faith for their support and kindness, asking that their privacy be respected. An investigation is underway and Police Scotland said a report would be sent to the Procurator Fiscal. A teddy bear and flowers were among the tributes left to Faith at the beauty spot near Edinburgh where she went missing. Faith Curran's body was found in a Midlothian river on Thursday hours after she was reported missing Before Faith's body was discovered on Thursday, community internet pages had locals sharing an appeal to find the girl, who was last seen on the bridge. Those living in Gorebridge said they were in 'complete shock' and the news was 'devastating'. One parent who only gave his first name, Colin, said: 'It's frightening. My daughter is now banned from there. She's not allowed.' Another added: 'I think everyone is in complete shock. My thoughts are with the poor girl and her family. It is absolutely devastating.' Colin Beattie, the MSP for Midlothian North, said he was 'deeply saddened to hear of the tragic death' of the girl, who had not been named when the statement was released. Mr Beattie added: '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.' Gore Glen Woodland park is popular with walkers and has views of the nearby Pentland Hills. It was the site of Scotland's first industrial-scale gunpowder mill, built in 1794 and for nearly 70 years, the Gore Water was used to power ten waterwheels. Gorebridge, just outside the Scottish capital, is a former mining village that has grown into a small town and is home to around 8,900 people.