American Father and Son Die After Wasp Attack in Laos
Dan Owen and his teenage son Cooper lost their lives after being attacked by a swarm of wasps while ziplining at Green Jungle Park in Laos on October 15. The tragedy occurred as they were descending from a tree at the end of the adventure line.
Dan Owen served as director of an international school in neighboring Vietnam. The park, located near Luang Prabang—a UNESCO World Heritage city since 1995—is a well-known destination for adventure tourists.
After the attack, both victims were first treated at a local clinic and then transferred to Luang Prabang Provincial Hospital in critical condition. Emergency physician Jorvue Yianouchongteng provided details of their final moments.
“The son was unconscious and passed away after half an hour, while the father was conscious and passed away about three hours later. We tried our best to save them but we couldn't.”
According to the doctor, both suffered severe anaphylactic shock after being stung more than 100 times. The exact cause of death remains under review.
Author’s Summary
An American father and son died in Laos after a swarm of wasps attacked them during a zipline descent, highlighting the tragic danger of severe allergic reactions in remote adventure sites.
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