Woman rescued after hornet attack in Kenting park, two men still missing

Aug 14, 2026

Rescuers pulled an injured woman from a Taiwan national park after a swarm of giant hornets attacked her hiking group, but two of her companions are still missing and feared dead.

  • A woman, her only survivor identified so far, was carried out of Kenting National Park early Saturday after being stung by Asian giant hornets.
  • Her two male hiking partners, both in their 60s, went into cardiac arrest during the attack and got separated from her.
  • The three were tour guides scouting a trail for an upcoming event when the swarm hit.
  • Steep terrain, thick brush, and heavy thunderstorms slowed the rescue, dragging it out over more than a day.
  • Medics gave the woman an epinephrine shot; she was conscious but weak when found and is now in the hospital.

Outlook: Crews are still searching the rugged creek area for the two missing men, whose survival looks unlikely after they suffered cardiac arrests in the wild.

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