Burnsall is a village in Wharfedale, situated north of Skipton, and a popular destination for outdoor activities.
MP for Skipton and Ripon, Julian Smith, thanked emergency services and local residents who supported the rescue at the weekend.
In a social media post earlier, he said: “This morning all my thoughts, prayers and wishes are with the family of the young girl who died in Burnsall yesterday.
“I was so sorry and sad to hear this horrific and devastating news.”