Octopus Removed From 2-Year-Old Kansas Boy's Throat
by Alex Johnson
A 2-year-old Kansas boy was in serious condition Wednesday after doctors removed a small octopus from his throat, authorities said.
The boyfriend of the boy's mom was arrested and held on suspicion of child abuse in the incident Tuesday night in Wichita, according to police records and police sources who spoke to NBC station KSNW.
The boy's 21-year-old mother found her 36-year-old boyfriend about 9:39 p.m. (10:39 p.m. ET) performing CPR on the child, who wasn't breathing, police said.
Police documents say the boy was transported to a hospital, where an "obstruction" was removed from his throat.
Police told KSNW that the object was a small octopus that appeared to be intended for preparation as sushi.
No identities were disclosed because the victim is a juvenile.
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/octopus-removed-2-year-old-kansas-boy-s-throat-n551956/
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EMS responded and transferred the boy in critical condition.
At the hospital, doctors found a small octopus has been lodged in the boy’s throat. The octopus appeared to be for sushi according to police. The boy also had facial injuries.
The Wichita Police Department’s Exploited and Missing Child Unit interviewed the mother’s boyfriend. He was identified by police arrest records as Matthew Gallagher. Police say he was not able to explain why the boy had ended up that way. He is facing child abuse charges.
http://ksn.com/2016/04/06/update-boy-in-good-condition-after-octopus-was-found-lodged-in-throat/
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