Two-year-old dies after choking on mamón seed in Portuguesa

A tragic accident has claimed the life of a two-year-old boy in Guanare, Portuguesa state, Venezuela. The child passed away after choking on a mamón seed while with his family at their home.

The incident reportedly took place in the Negro Primero neighborhood. The young boy was eating the popular fruit when the seed became lodged in his airway, preventing him from breathing. His family quickly noticed his distress and signs of asphyxiation. They immediately attempted to help him and rushed him to a nearby medical center for urgent care.

Due to the severity of the situation, the child was transferred to the Dr. Miguel Oráa University Hospital in Guanare. Despite efforts by medical personnel and assistance from a police patrol during the transfer, the child arrived at the hospital without vital signs and could not be revived. Forensic investigations by the Scientific, Penal, and Criminal Investigations Corps (Cicpc) confirmed that the cause of death was mechanical asphyxiation due to suffocation. The tragedy has caused distress in the community, prompting specialists to remind the public about the risks of small children consuming fruits with large seeds.