"It was just a normal training," Dexter recalled last night of the May 31 practice session. Just as I did that I tried [the Heimlich] another couple of times and out pops this gobstopper," Dexter said. Related Content Cancer patient's GP filed elevated prostate test as 'normal' Rhyme's all the Rage in the ring Video Watch: Coach saves choking boy in gobstopper drama"When I got over to the boy I could hear him just wheezing. Fortunately for him, Stuart Dexter, coach of the Te Awamutu College under-55kg team, was in the right place at the right time. Dexter performed the Heimlich manoeuvre - where sudden, strong pressure is applied to the abdomen - a couple of times, but the gobstopper was stuck fast.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 11, 2016 17:00 UTC