Father and son killed by hornets while zip-lining in Laos

Daniel Owen, 47, and his son Cooper, 15, tragically died after being attacked by a swarm of Asian giant hornets while zip-lining in Laos on October 15. Both sustained hundreds of stings and were initially conscious upon arrival at the hospital, but succumbed hours later. Dr. Phanomsay Phakan noted the severity of their injuries was unprecedented in his 20 years of experience. Owen, a director at Quality Schools International, was remembered fondly by the community for his commitment to education.

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