Tragic Vacation Turns Fatal: Father and Son Die After 100+ Giant Hornet Stings in Laos

Nov 04, 2025 05:27 pm CST

An American school headmaster and his teenage son lost their lives after being attacked by Asian giant hornets during a zip-lining excursion in Laos. The victims suffered over 100 stings each in what medical professionals described as an unprecedented tragedy at an eco-adventure resort near Luang Prabang.