Octopus Ingestion

11:43 April 19, 2016
By: Loren Cecil

An octopus was removed from the throat of a 2-year-old boy in Kansas earlier this month after he was found in critical condition due to prolonged lack of oxygen. 

The 36-year-old boyfriend of the boy's 21-year-old mother was arrested and held on suspicion of child abuse after the child was taken to a hospital to have the "obstruction" removed. Thankfully, the boy is now in good condition. 

Police told NBC station KSNW that the small octopus appeared to be intended for preparation as sushi. 

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