Tragic accident: Father and son killed by hornet swarm while ziplining
A father and his teenage son died after being attacked by a swarm of hornets while ziplining during a vacation in Laos. Daniel Owen, 47, and his 15-year-old son Cooper were reportedly stung over a hundred times by what appeared to be Asian giant hornets.
The incident occurred at Green Jungle Park near Luang Prabang. The victims were swarmed as they struggled to descend from a tree, according to a source cited by the U.K. Times. They died on October 15.
PEOPLE obtained a statement from Green Jungle Park, which noted that the establishment "never experienced a significant injury among its guests or team members" since it opened 10 years ago.
Daniel Owen, originally from Idaho, was the director of QSI International School in Haiphong, Vietnam. The school posted a statement about his death on Facebook.
The Washington State Department of Agriculture explained that the Asian giant hornet—also known as the northern giant hornet, Japanese giant hornet, or "murder hornet"—is the largest hornet species in the world.
"While they do not generally attack people or pets, they can attack when threatened," the agency stated. "Their stinger is longer than that of a honey bee and their venom is more toxic. They can also sting repeatedly."
These hornets pose a serious threat in rare cases when humans interfere with their nests or habitats.
Author's summary: A father and son tragically died from multiple stings by Asian giant hornets while ziplining in Laos, highlighting the rare but severe danger of these insects.
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