river.The body of tragic Ava Gray was recovered by emergency services last night in the River Leven near Balloch Bridge.Ava, who is understood to be from the Dunbarton area, was a talented freestyle dancer who had won awards according to friends.The tragedy unfolded as police were called to a report of a youngster in difficulty in the river.Helicopters were spotted above the West Dunbartonshire town at the foot of Loch Lomond during the search operation.But sadly her body was discovered around 9.45pm by rescuers.Friends have taken to social media to express their devastation at her tragic death and said she was a "dancing angel".Dance teacher Holly Douglas wrote: "My dancing angel I am heart broken."Words can't describe the way I feel Ava.
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