A distraught family have spoken of their heartbreak after the death of a five-year-old boy who choked on a notice board pin.
Kyle Lewis, from Yorkshire, was rushed to hospital after accidentally swallowing the sharp object where he is said to have died four times, although doctors were able to restart his heart each time.
Yorkshire Live reports how Kyle was placed on life support before a devastating scan revealed that he had lost 90 to 95 per cent of his brain function. Kyle eventually died in the arms of his parents Emma and Mark six days after his fifth birthday.
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Emma said afterwards: "I can't even explain how I feel. I'm broken beyond words. It doesn't feel real. I don't want it to feel real.
"They kept him on life support until we were ready to say goodbye. But you're never ready are you? Kyle decided it was his time after he had his final cuddle with mummy and daddy. "He took his last heartbeat while we were cuddling him."
A fundraiser has now been set up to support Kyle's parents and his five sisters. It reads: "So as many of you are aware, Emma, Mark and their girls sadly lost little Kyle.
"After three days of him fighting he sadly grew his dinosaur wings. To make things a little easier a few of us wanted to set up this to help give him the best send off possible.
"No parent should have to bury their child and have to struggle to find the money to do so. Anything, doesn't matter how little, will be greatly appreciated.
"Spoke to [the] family and they would like to get something for the girls in memory of their baby /big brother."
So far, the fundraiser has passed the £1,000 mark with 50 different donors. One person paying tribute said: "So sad, RIP little man, fly high with the angels, thinking of all the family and friends at this sad time."
Another added: "So sorry for your loss I feel your pain as a mother there are no words for it.
"My little girl will reach out and guide him above with all the other children who are now Angels."
Another said: "Absolutely heartbreaking, beautiful baby.
"Condolences to his poor family sending love and prayers devastating sweet dreams little one sleep tight god bless."
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