"Daniel Owen and his 15-year-old son, Cooper, were visiting Green Jungle Park an eco-adventure resort near the city of Luang Prabang when the incident occurred, the according to The Times of London. The pair were suddenly bombarded by hundreds of Asian giant hornets as they were descending from a tree with their guide on Oct. 15. They were rushed to the Phakan Arocavet Clinic for treatment, but they died a short time later."
"We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Dan Owen, the post said. Dan dedicated 18 years to QSI, serving in five different schools and touching countless lives with his warmth, leadership, and unwavering commitment to education. He was deeply loved across our community and will be profoundly missed, the post continues. Our sincere condolences go out to the Owen family and all who knew and loved them."
"They were rushed to the Phakan Arocavet Clinic for treatment, but they died a short time later. Both Owens and Cooper were stung more than 100 times, officials said. A U.S. Department of State spokesperson confirmed two U.S. citizens died in Luang Prabang in northern Laos, People reported, adding, Out of respect for the privacy of the family and loved ones during this difficult time, we have no further comment."
An American private school director and his 15-year-old son were killed by a swarm of Asian giant hornets while ziplining at an eco-adventure park near Luang Prabang in northern Laos. The pair, descending from a tree with a guide on Oct. 15, were suddenly bombarded by hundreds of hornets and suffered more than 100 stings each. They were rushed to the Phakan Arocavet Clinic for treatment but died shortly afterward. The director lived in Vietnam and led QSI International School of Haiphong, having served 18 years across five schools. The community expressed deep sorrow and condolences for the family.
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