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Father and Son Die from Hornet Attack While Ziplining

11/6/2025

Summary

Story summary

Daniel Owen, 47, and his son Cooper, 15, died after a hornet attack during ziplining at Green Jungle Park near Luang Prabang, Laos, after being stung over 100 times.
They were treated locally and moved to a provincial hospital, and doctors noted no anaphylactic shock on arrival.
The park reviewed its emergency protocols after the unprecedented incident.
Daniel Owen was the director of QSI International School in Vietnam.

History

Historical Context

The establishment of the National Park Service in 1978 significantly improved outdoor safety standards in the U.S. This shift prompted organizations like the American Red Cross to enhance emergency preparedness protocols. The tragic hornet attack on Daniel Owen and his son at Green Jungle Park underscores the ongoing need for stringent safety measures in adventure tourism, potentially influencing global safety reviews in similar recreational areas.

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Story summary

Daniel Owen, 47, and his son Cooper, 15, died after a hornet attack during ziplining at Green Jungle Park near Luang Prabang, Laos, after being stung over 100 times.
They were treated locally and moved to a provincial hospital, and doctors noted no anaphylactic shock on arrival.
The park reviewed its emergency protocols after the unprecedented incident.
Daniel Owen was the director of QSI International School in Vietnam.

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