3-year-old boy chokes to death on pushpin at preschool
August 10, 2011 | 8:42
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A 3-year-old Oceanside boy choked to death when his airway become blocked by a pushpin, according to the San Diego County medical examiner.
Tyler Howell was attending preschool Monday when he began making a gasping sound and clutching his neck. CPR was attempted and paramedics called. An examination later found his windpipe to be blocked.
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