Father and Son Die After Hornet Attack in Laos
An American man and his teenage son tragically died after being stung over 100 times by Asian giant hornets during a zip-lining adventure in Laos.
Incident Details
On October 15, 2025, Mr Daniel Owen, 47 and his son Cooper, 15 were zip-lining at Green Jungle Park, an eco-adventure resort near Luang Prabang along the Mekong River. While climbing a tree with their guide, they were attacked by a swarm of Asian giant hornets, known as “murder hornets.”
Aftermath
Both victims struggled to descend but succumbed to their injuries hours after arriving at a nearby hospital. The fate of their guide remains unknown.
About Asian Giant Hornets
- These hornets can grow up to 6.35 cm in length.
- Their venom causes necrosis, which is cell or tissue death surrounding the sting site.
- Multiple stings can be fatal if venom enters the bloodstream and affects organs.
They were attacked by a swarm of Asian giant hornets – an invasive, predatory insect dubbed “murder hornets” – and stung more than a hundred times.
Author summary: A father and son died from severe stings after being attacked by invasive Asian giant hornets during a Laos zip-lining trip, highlighting the danger of these insects.
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