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Hartlepool toddler Jacob Jenkins dies after choking on grape | Hartlepool toddler Jacob Jenkins dies after choking on grape |
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A toddler has died in hospital five days after choking on a grape in a Pizza Hut restaurant. | |
Two-year-old Jacob Jenkins reportedly stopped breathing for 30 minutes after swallowing the fruit on Friday. | |
Parents Abigail Wilson and David Jenkins chose to turn off his life support on Wednesday, at the moment well-wishers released balloons. | |
A Pizza Hut spokesman said the firm was "devastated to learn of Jacob's tragic death". | A Pizza Hut spokesman said the firm was "devastated to learn of Jacob's tragic death". |
It said it was closing the Hartlepool Hut on Thursday as a "sign of respect". | |
'Heartbreaking' | |
Jacob was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, where he was put into an induced coma. | |
On Wednesday night, hundreds of yellow balloons were released on Seaton Carew seafront in his honour. | On Wednesday night, hundreds of yellow balloons were released on Seaton Carew seafront in his honour. |
A statement on a fundraising page set up in support of his family announced his "heartbreaking" death. | |
"Baby Jacob gained his Angel Wings at 7PM tonight. The exact time everyone set off their yellow balloons in Hartlepool and far beyond," it said. | |
The page has raised more than £9,000 toward's the toddler's funeral costs. | |
What to do if your child is choking | |
Joanne Thompson, who set up Millie's Trust after her nine-month-old daughter choked to death on pasta, said choking incidents can be difficult to prevent. | |
She said: "A lot of people don't understand the dangers of just simple foods, or that children can pick things up off the floor... you've got to be vigilant all the time. | |
"Things like this happen, they're accidents and it doesn't matter how much effort you put into making sure your children are safe, unfortunately just like Jacob, this was a complete a tragic accident." | |
'Gone too soon' | |
Tributes have been left to the toddler on a Facebook page set up in his memory. | |
Jaki Rutherford said: "Gone too soon little Jacob, sleeping with the angels, thinking of your mam, dad and all your family xx" | |
Nikki Jones said: "Cannot imagine the pain his whole family must be feeling, such a tragic end to what was meant to be a simple family meal. RIP little one x" | |
Sharon Mitchell said: "R.I.P gorgeous little man. Sweet dreams. Thoughts are with his family at this very sad time. Fly with the Angels xx" |