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In a statement, the family said: “Leah Harrison, the happy, bubbly, go-lucky little girl.
“The beautiful smile, the giddy laugh, the silly jokes.
“You will never ever be forgotten baby girl. You will achieve your dream and become a player for the Lionesses.
“Spread those wings. May you rest in paradise.”
Leah is believed to have been one of a number of pupils who were on the school residential trip, following the conclusion of SAT tests the previous week.
Denise McGuckin, managing director of Hartlepool Borough Council, said: “The tragic incident occurred during one of the centre’s instructor-led outdoor education forest walks near to Carlton-in-Cleveland.
“We are utterly devastated and heartbroken and our thoughts are with Leah’s family and friends and all those affected.
“We are working closely with our partner agencies to carry out a full investigation and we are temporarily suspending all outdoor activities and residential breaks managed by the council.
“Whilst the investigation is being carried out it would be inappropriate for us to comment further.”
A Met Office yellow weather warning was in place for the area on Wednesday as heavy rain fell.