American Father and Son Die After Wasp Attack While Ziplining in Laos
Dan Owen and his teenage son Cooper died last month after being attacked by a swarm of wasps while ziplining at Green Jungle Park in Laos. The incident occurred as they were descending from a tree at the end of the zip line.
Incident Details
The father, Dan Owen, an international school director in Vietnam, and his son were stung more than 100 times by the insects on October 15. Green Jungle Park is located outside Luang Prabang, a popular tourist destination and UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995.
Medical Response and Outcome
Both victims were initially treated at a local clinic and then taken 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, the emergency room physician. "We tried our best to save them but we couldn't."
The doctor explained that both had suffered severe anaphylactic shock due to the numerous stings, though the exact cause of death remains undetermined.
Location Context
- Green Jungle Park is near Luang Prabang, Laos.
- Luang Prabang is a notable tourist site in Southeast Asia.
- The city was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.
Summary
This tragic event highlights the dangers of insect attacks in adventure tourism and the severity of anaphylactic shock caused by multiple wasp stings.
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