American Father and Son Die After Wasp Attack in Laos
Dan Owen, an American educator, and his teenage son Cooper lost their lives after being attacked by a swarm of wasps while ziplining at Green Jungle Park near Luang Prabang, Laos. The incident occurred on October 15 as they were descending from a tree at the end of the zip line.
Owen, who directed an international school in Vietnam, and his son were immediately taken to a local clinic and then transferred to Luang Prabang Provincial Hospital in critical condition.
"The son was unconscious and passed away after half an hour, while the father was conscious and passed away about three hours later," said Jorvue Yianouchongteng, an emergency room physician at the hospital. "We tried our best to save them but we couldn't."
According to the doctor, both victims suffered severe anaphylactic shock after receiving more than 100 stings, though the precise cause of death has yet to be officially confirmed.
Background
Green Jungle Park is an adventure attraction located near Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site designated in 1995 and known for its natural beauty and tourist appeal.
Author’s Summary
A father and son from the United States tragically died in Laos after a wasp swarm attacked them during a zipline descent, leaving rescuers powerless to save them.
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