A decomposing body was discovered this morning in Vai-Ko-‘Oa pond in Puke, according to reports.

Nuku’alofa Central Police Station. Photo/Kalino Lātū

Kaniva News has contacted Tonga’s Ministry of Police for comment.

The Editor of Kakalu O Tonga ‘Alo Po’uhila claimed the body was believed to be of a young person.

He alleged it has been found in a decomposed condition.

Reports on Facebook early this morning mentioned Hōfoa town officer appealing to the public to help identify the deceased.

A report of a missing female student from St Andrew school had been shared to Facebook recently.

There was no report of whether that missing girl was found or not.