Larissa: ‘It’s Difficult’ – 9-Year-Old Remains in ICU After Choking on Orange

For the past 2.5 months, the young Angelos has been fighting for his life in the intensive care unit after choking on an orange at a municipal school in Larissa. The condition of the 9-year-old boy, who has been hospitalized for 71 days following the incident, remains stable but critical. Since March 20th, the boy’s parents have stayed by his side around the clock, hoping for a miracle as the medical team works tirelessly to save him. The boy’s parents are still unclear about exactly how the incident occurred but know from doctors that their son was without oxygen for several minutes. His teacher visits the hospital daily, overwhelmed with love and guilt over the tragedy. Relatives speaking to Live News on May 30, 2025, expressed disbelief that such a simple act could lead to such severe consequences. The critical issue is that the child remained without a heartbeat for an unknown period until help arrived. Teachers noticed the boy struggling immediately and called emergency services while performing CPR. The ambulance reached the scene within three minutes. Emergency workers used advanced resuscitation techniques during transport to the hospital. Since that day, Angelos has been critically dependent in the ICU, battling for his life alongside his family, relatives, and teachers who remain hopeful. His teacher described him as an exceptional student with great academic potential.