American Father and Son Die After Wasps Sting Over 100 Times in Laos
Dan Owen and his teenage son Cooper were attacked by a swarm of wasps at Green Jungle Park while descending a zip line. An American man and his son died following numerous stings during the incident.
Details of the Incident
The attack occurred on October 15 at Green Jungle Park, near Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Laos. The camp is situated outside the city, a popular tourist destination in Southeast Asia.
Medical Response and Outcome
They were first taken to a local clinic and then transferred to Luang Prabang Provincial Hospital. The emergency room physician, Jorvue Yianouchongteng, described their condition:
"The son was unconscious and died after half an hour, while the father was conscious and passed away about three hours later. We tried our best to save them but could not."
Both individuals experienced severe anaphylactic shock from being stung over 100 times. The exact cause of death has not been confirmed.
Summary
An American father and son died after being stung more than 100 times by wasps in Laos during zip lining, suffering from anaphylactic shock, with no definitive cause of death established.