Man and Son Die from Multiple Asian Giant Hornet Stings in Laos
An American man and his teenage son tragically died within hours after each suffering over 100 stings from aggressive Asian giant hornets while ziplining in Laos.
Incident Details
Daniel Owen, 46, originally from Idaho, and his 15-year-old son Cooper were visiting Laos from neighboring Vietnam. Daniel works as the director of an international school in Vietnam. The incident occurred on October 15 at Green Jungle Park, an eco-adventure resort in northern Laos.
As the pair descended a tree during their ziplining activity, they were attacked by a swarm of the territorial hornets, known for their stingers up to six millimeters long.
About the Asian Giant Hornets
- Known colloquially as "murder hornets."
- Aggressive and territorial behavior.
- Stingers can reach up to six millimeters.
“Daniel Owen, a 46-year-old originally from Idaho, and his 15-year-old son Cooper, were visiting the Southeast Asian country from neighbouring Vietnam, where he is the director of an international school.” — The London Times
Additional Information
The tragedy highlights the dangers posed by these hornets in natural habitats, especially to visitors unfamiliar with them.
Author's summary: A father and son died after being attacked by over 100 Asian giant hornet stings while ziplining in Laos, underscoring the lethal risk of encounters with this aggressive species.