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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. | 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. | 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. | 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 spokeswoman said it had "removed grapes from the menu with immediate effect". | A Pizza Hut spokeswoman said it had "removed grapes from the menu with immediate effect". |
| The firm was "devastated to learn of Jacob's tragic death", she said, and added the Hartlepool Hut would be closed on Thursday as a "sign of respect". | The firm was "devastated to learn of Jacob's tragic death", she said, and added the Hartlepool Hut would be closed on Thursday as a "sign of respect". |
| 'Heartbreaking' | 'Heartbreaking' |
| Jacob was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, where he was put into an induced coma. | 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. | 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. | "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. | The page has raised more than £9,000 toward's the toddler's funeral costs. |
| Audio: What to do if your child is choking | |
| Five steps to help save someone's life | Five steps to help save someone's life |
| Source: St John Ambulance | Source: St John Ambulance |
| Joanne Thompson, who set up Millie's Trust after her nine-month-old daughter choked to death on shepherd's pie, said choking incidents can be difficult to prevent. | Joanne Thompson, who set up Millie's Trust after her nine-month-old daughter choked to death on shepherd's pie, 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. | 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." | "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." |
| Iain Johnstone, a consultant in paediatric intensive care at the Great North Children's Hospital, in Newcastle, said a number of factors make youngsters susceptible to choking. | Iain Johnstone, a consultant in paediatric intensive care at the Great North Children's Hospital, in Newcastle, said a number of factors make youngsters susceptible to choking. |
| He said: "Toddlers are at an age when they pick things up and put them in their mouths. | He said: "Toddlers are at an age when they pick things up and put them in their mouths. |
| "They also have smaller airways than adults - narrowing as they go down, like a funnel. | "They also have smaller airways than adults - narrowing as they go down, like a funnel. |
| "Unfortunately, a grape is the perfect shape and size to block the airway and cause choking." | "Unfortunately, a grape is the perfect shape and size to block the airway and cause choking." |
| 'Gone too soon' | 'Gone too soon' |
| Tributes have been left to the toddler on a Facebook page set up in his memory. | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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" |