An American Man and His Son Die after Wasp Swarm Sting in Laos

Last month, an American man and his teenage son succumbed after being attacked by wasps at an adventure camp in Laos. The incident occurred during their zipline descent at Green Jungle Park, near Luang Prabang.

Details of the Incident

The two were stung repeatedly, over 100 times, causing severe anaphylactic shock. They were initially treated at a local clinic before being transferred to Luang Prabang Provincial Hospital, where their conditions rapidly deteriorated.

“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 ER physician.

Medical Findings

The doctor confirmed that both victims suffered from severe allergic reactions after multiple stings, but the precise cause of death remains undetermined.

Wasp Species in Laos

• The Asian giant hornet, known as the “murder hornet,” exhibits aggressive behavior and is present in Laos.
• Several other wasp species also inhabit the country.

Summary

An incident in Laos resulted in the deaths of an American father and son due to multiple wasp stings causing anaphylactic shock, highlighting the dangers posed by aggressive wasp species in the region.