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Two children who died on Corfu were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning, according to Greek officials. Two children who died on Corfu were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning, Greek officials have confirmed.
A pathologist said very high levels of the gas were found in the bodies of Christianne Shepherd, seven and her brother Robert, six.A pathologist said very high levels of the gas were found in the bodies of Christianne Shepherd, seven and her brother Robert, six.
The children were found dead in their hotel room next to their father Neil Shepherd and his partner Ruth Beatson, who were both unconscious.The children were found dead in their hotel room next to their father Neil Shepherd and his partner Ruth Beatson, who were both unconscious.
The children's natural mother, Sharon Wood, 35, has visited their bodies.The children's natural mother, Sharon Wood, 35, has visited their bodies.
Mr Shepherd, 38, and his partner, 27, have regained consciousness but have not yet received the news of the children's deaths.Mr Shepherd, 38, and his partner, 27, have regained consciousness but have not yet received the news of the children's deaths.
A cleaner found the family in a hotel room in Corfu on Thursday. Boiler
Pathologist professor Theodore Vouyouklais, who examined the children's bodies, said investigators believed the source was a hot water boiler in a room next to the one the family was staying in - although this theory has not yet been proved. Pathologist professor Theodore Vouyouklais, who carried out the post-mortem examination on the bodies, said investigators believed the source was a hot water boiler in a room next to the one the family was staying in - although this theory has not yet been proved.
Mrs Wood and a man believed to be her husband were accompanied to the morgue by officials from the British Consul on Saturday. Engineers have been examining air conditioning, boiler systems and a water heater at the hotel.
The children lived with their biological mother in Horbury, near Wakefield, and a post-mortem examination was carried out on their bodies on Friday. Mrs Wood and a man believed to be her husband were accompanied to the morgue by officials from the British Consul on Saturday morning.
Consciousness CARBON MONOXIDE The gas is a product of incomplete combustion of natural or petroleum gasBlocked flues and chimneys mean the gas cannot escape and is therefore inhaledFifty people in the UK die each year in their homes from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.Inhalation reduces the blood's ability to carry oxygen which starves organs and cellsChimneys, flues and gas appliances and heating systems should be inspected regularly
Robert Shepherd died of carbon monoxide poisoning The two children, who lived with their mother in Horbury, near Wakefield, were described as "gorgeous" by family members.
Doctors, who have decided not to tell the couple about the deaths for the time being, say police will not be able to interview them until psychologists give the go ahead.
Earlier, the two children were described as "gorgeous" by family members.
Ms Beatson's mother, Helen, said: "They were gorgeous children. That's all we want to say."Ms Beatson's mother, Helen, said: "They were gorgeous children. That's all we want to say."
Her father, Stephen, told reporters the family had "absolutely no idea what had happened".Her father, Stephen, told reporters the family had "absolutely no idea what had happened".
The pair flew to the Greek island on Friday to be at their daughter's bedside.The pair flew to the Greek island on Friday to be at their daughter's bedside.
After they arrived, 27-year-old Ms Beatson regained consciousness and managed to smile - although she has not yet spoken to anyone. After they arrived, Ms Beatson regained consciousness and managed to smile - although she has not yet spoken to anyone.
Mr Shepherd, 38, who is separated from Mrs Wood, has also regained consciousness. Mr Shepherd, who is separated from Mrs Wood, has also regained consciousness.
Doctors, who have decided not to tell the couple about the deaths for the time being, say police will not be able to interview them until psychologists give the go-ahead.
ComaComa
On Thursday morning, a cleaner at the hotel in the village of Gouvia discovered the two children dead in their room, and Ms Beatson and Mr Shepherd unconscious.On Thursday morning, a cleaner at the hotel in the village of Gouvia discovered the two children dead in their room, and Ms Beatson and Mr Shepherd unconscious.
The couple, from Horbury, were thought to be in a coma and were taken to Corfu General Hospital. The couple, from Horbury, were taken to Corfu General Hospital.
On Friday afternoon, engineers had examined air conditioning, boiler systems and a water heater at the hotel. Neil Shepherd has not been told about the deaths of his children
A pathologist at the hospital told reporters that he suspected the family had ingested a "powerful poison".
The family had been taking a week's holiday for the school half-term break.The family had been taking a week's holiday for the school half-term break.
'Not food'
Thomas Cook, the company they were travelling with, said it was working closely with the hospital and the police to gain further information and to support the family.Thomas Cook, the company they were travelling with, said it was working closely with the hospital and the police to gain further information and to support the family.
BBC correspondent Luisa Baldini said Britons at the hotel had been queuing up to buy British newspapers to try to find out what has been happening.BBC correspondent Luisa Baldini said Britons at the hotel had been queuing up to buy British newspapers to try to find out what has been happening.
Guests at the Louis Corcyra Hotel told how they recalled seeing Robert collapse at breakfast on Wednesday, and that the family had complained of feeling "woozy".Guests at the Louis Corcyra Hotel told how they recalled seeing Robert collapse at breakfast on Wednesday, and that the family had complained of feeling "woozy".
But the hotel had strongly denied any possibility of food poisoning at the hotel, saying none of the other guests was taken ill.