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U.S. Father and Son Die After Swarm of Stinging Insects at Laos Zipline Park

Officials have yet to determine a cause of death or identify the insect species after doctors documented more than 100 stings.

Overview

  • The Oct. 15 incident at Green Jungle Park near Luang Prabang occurred as the pair descended from a zipline tree.
  • They received initial care at Phakan Arocavet Clinic before being transferred to Luang Prabang Provincial Hospital in critical condition.
  • ER physician Jorvue Yianouchongteng said the son died about 30 minutes after arrival and the father roughly three hours later.
  • Doctors reported more than 100 stings and severe anaphylactic shock, while the exact medical cause of death and the insect species remain unconfirmed.
  • Green Jungle Park says an official review attributed no fault to the park and it has enhanced emergency response and evacuation procedures; the U.S. State Department and the victims’ school confirmed the deaths and issued condolences.