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Daily Record
19 hours ago
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Toddler chokes to death on cherry as dad says seven heartbreaking words
Viviana Maria Barel, two, was eating with her two sisters when she choked on a cherry at her family home. A heartbroken father has shared his anguish after his two year old daughter tragically choked on a common piece of fruit. Little Viviana Maria Barel was dining with her siblings at their family home in Revine Lago, northern Italy, when she choked on a cherry. Tragically, despite frantic attempts to save the toddler, Viviana suffocated to death. The heartbreaking incident occurred around 10 pm on the evening of Saturday, June 14. Distraught dad Renato Barel informed local press that a nurse residing in the same apartment block had tried to clear the obstruction using the Heimlich manoeuvre. Emergency services arrived swiftly at the scene after an ambulance was summoned and began preparations to intubate Viviana and transport her into the ambulance, reports the Mirror. However, before they could rush the little girl to the hospital, it became painfully apparent that it was already too late. Vivana had died from oxygen deprivation. Recalling his cherished daughter, dad Renato said: "She was a happy and lively child." Police are reportedly now probing into Viviana's death. The young girl's funeral took place yesterday (June 18) at 3:30 pm, at the church of San Matteo, in Revine. Italian news outlet Il Gazzettino reported that the "entire town paused this afternoon to say goodbye" as Viviana's "small white coffin" was carried into the church, almost exactly one year on from the day of her baptism. As onlookers fought to contain their emotions, a solemn hush fell across Revine Lago; its bars and shops shuttered in observance of the day of mourning ordered by Mayor Massimo Magagnin. Mayor Magagnin articulated: "Our entire community gathers around the family in this moment of immense sadness." Parish priest, Don Angelino Granziera, who led the poignant service, honoured "a little girl who radiated happiness". Speaking to the congregation, including Viviana's immediate family, he proclaimed: "Viviana is now in the safe hands of the Lord, ready to welcome a life to make it flourish in eternity. "Her short earthly journey entrusts us with an important treasure. Her great joy, her ever-ready smiles, the beauty of her face will continue to live". Following the conclusion of the funeral rites, Viviana's casket was carried away for cremation. The touching epitaph inscribed for her said: "You were a gift to all of us. The love you lit in our hearts will never be extinguished." Previously, the same outlet had recounted how Viviana's distraught parents waited until daylight to convey the tragic news to her two young sisters, ages six and nine.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Daily Mirror
Girl, 2, dies by choking on common fruit as dad issues heartbreaking message
Little Viviana Maria Barel was just two years old when she choked to death on a common piece of fruit in front of her devastated family. Now, a community has rallied around her parents, who remember their little girl as a 'gift' A devastated father has spoken about his heartache after his two-year-old daughter choked on a common piece of fruit. Little Viviana Maria Barel had been eating with her two siblings at their family home in Revine Lago, northern Italy, when she choked on a cherry. Sadly, despite desperate efforts to save the child, Viviana suffocated to death. The tragedy unfolded at approximately 10 pm on the evening of Saturday, June 14. Grief-stricken dad Renato Barel told local media that a nurse living in the same apartment building had attempted to clear the blockage using the Heimlich manoeuvre. Medics arrived quickly at the scene after an ambulance was called and began preparing to intubate Viviana and carry her into the ambulance. Before they could rush the toddler to the hospital, however, it became clear it was already too late. Vivana had died from a lack of oxygen. Remembering his beloved daughter, Dad Renato shared: "She was a happy and lively child." Police are reportedly now investigating Viviana's death. The little girl's funeral was held yesterday (June 18) at 3:30 pm, at the church of San Matteo, in Revine. Italian publication Il Gazzettino reported that the "entire town stopped this afternoon to say goodbye" as Viviana's "small white coffin" was carried into the church, almost exactly one year on from the day of her baptism. Those who watched on struggled to hold back tears, while silence descended over Revine Lago, where bars and shops were closed to the public as part of an official day of mourning declared by Mayor Massimo Magagnin. The mayor stated: "Our entire community gathers around the family in this moment of immense sadness." Parish priest, Don Angelino Granziera, who presided over the service, paid tribute to "a little girl who radiated happiness". Addressing mourners, which included Viviana's parents and siblings, he said: "Viviana is now in the safe hands of the Lord, ready to welcome a life to make it flourish in eternity. "Her short earthly journey entrusts us with an important treasure. Her great joy, her ever-ready smiles, the beauty of her face will continue to live". After the funeral service concluded, Viviana's coffin was taken for cremation. Her moving epigraph read: "You were a gift to all of us. The love you lit in our hearts will never be extinguished." The same publication previously reported how Viviana's heartbroken parents had waited until morning before breaking the terrible news to her two older sisters, aged just six and nine years old.
