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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 restaurant. 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 at a Pizza Hut restaurant on Friday. Two-year-old Jacob Jenkins reportedly stopped breathing for 30 minutes after swallowing the fruit on Friday.
He was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle and put in an induced coma. He died on Wednesday. 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".
The company said it was closing the Hartlepool Hut on Thursday as a "sign of respect". 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 fundraising page set up for his family has raised nearly £9,000. 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"