American Father and Son Die After Wasp Attack in Laos
Dan Owen and his son Cooper were fatally stung by a swarm of wasps while zip lining at Green Jungle Park in Laos. The incident occurred on October 15 as they were descending from a tree at the end of the zip line.
Dan Owen, an international school director from neighboring Vietnam, and his teenage son suffered more than 100 wasp stings. They were initially treated at a local clinic before being moved to Luang Prabang Provincial Hospital.
Jorvue Yianouchongteng, the emergency room physician, shared details about their condition:
"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."
Both were suffering severe anaphylactic shock from the multiple stings, though the precise cause of death remains undetermined.
The adventure camp is located near Luang Prabang, a well-known tourist destination in Laos and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995.
Context and Location
- Green Jungle Park is an adventure camp near Luang Prabang city.
- Luang Prabang is recognized by UNESCO for its cultural significance.
- The area attracts many tourists for outdoor activities such as zip lining.
Author's summary: An American father and son tragically died after being attacked by wasps while zip lining in Laos, highlighting the dangers of severe allergic reactions to multiple stings.
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