Choking
Coverage of Choking in the Nexus archive.
- Michelle Obama reveals she rescued a choking friend at dinner
Michelle Obama rescued a choking friend during dinner and mentioned that people their age may experience swallowing difficulties.
- Child chokes to death at NY school: officials
A 12-year-old sixth grader choked to death at Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School in Yonkers on Wednesday morning, according to school officials. The incident occurred just before noon, and Anibal Soler Jr., the superintendent for Yonkers Public Schools, confirmed the child became unresponsive due to choking.
- Dramatic moment heroic SoCal restaurant owner flies into action to save choking customer
A Southern California restaurant owner performed the Heimlich maneuver to save a choking customer, as captured on surveillance footage at Carnitas Y Chicharrones 'El Gallo'.
- El Monte restaurant owner saves choking customer's life
A restaurant owner in El Monte saved a choking customer's life. The incident occurred at Carnitas y Chicharrones El Gallo on Garvey Avenue and was captured on security video. The owner, Maria Molina, assisted a regular customer who was choking.
- El Monte restaurant owner helps save choking customer
A restaurant owner in El Monte saved a choking customer and expressed gratitude for being in the right place at the right time.
- What to do if you are choking
Choking is an emergency that mostly affects people over 65 years old, and Dr Oscar provides guidance on what to do if one is alone when it happens. Choking requires immediate attention. People over 65 are at higher risk.
- Inmate seemingly chokes to death at Riverside County jail
An inmate, Robert Wayne Shingleton, seemingly choked to death on food at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility in Riverside County. Corrections staff attempted to rescue him but were unsuccessful.
- WATCH: Florida deputy hailed as hero after helping to save choking baby
A Florida sheriff's deputy is being hailed as a hero after helping to save a choking 1-year-old child. The child was taken to a local hospital and is expected to recover.
- Woman says Eric Swalwell drugged, raped and choked her in 2018
A woman alleges that Eric Swalwell drugged, raped, and choked her in 2018. The incident is part of ongoing allegations against the politician.