A “fit and healthy” teenage footballer died from sepsis after she developed a fever on Christmas Day.
Orla Taylor, 16, from Turriff in Aberdeenshire, felt unwell during the run-up to the festive period before being rushed to hospital twice between Christmas and New Year.
The talented footballer, who trained and played for local youth team Turriff United, was diagnosed with the flu which caused a respiratory infection that led to sepsis.
After Orla was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on New Year’s Eve, where doctors put the youngster in a medical coma to try to treat her condition.
Tragically he passed away on the afternoon of New Year’s Day.
In words reported by the Daily logHer father, Scott, said the family “never dreamed for a moment that we would lose her.”
He said: ‘On Hogmanay she was much worse so we called for emergency help. We are incredibly grateful to the nurse practitioner and paramedics who immediately began treating Orla, believing it was sepsis.
Paying tribute to his daughter, Scott said the family will “treasure her memories.”
Orla Taylor (pictured), 16, from Turriff in Aberdeenshire, felt unwell during the run-up to the festive period before being rushed to hospital twice between Christmas and New Year.

Orla, who trained and played for local youth team Turriff United, was a talented footballer. In a tribute, his club said “words cannot describe” how everyone felt.

In words reported by the Daily Record, Orla’s father, Scott, said the family “never dreamed for a moment that we would lose her.”
He added that “the weight of pain on everyone is immeasurable.”
Orla had just finished school last summer and was reportedly looking forward to her uniformed service course to join the military.
In a tribute, his club Turriff United said “words cannot describe” how everyone was feeling.
They said: ‘Orla was a vibrant young player who played a huge role in our women’s section over the years. “He had a smile on his face for everyone and a great role model for our younger players.”