Tonga Police have confirmed the death of a 74-year-old man at his residence in Masilamea, Tongatapu.
The discovery was made on May 1, 2025, after neighbours reported concerns about the man’s welfare.
Police arrived at the scene and found the man deceased in his home.
According to neighbours, he was last seen alive on March 27, 2025.
A medical report from Vaiola Hospital confirmed that the man had passed away more than 48 hours before his body was discovered, with the cause of death determined to be cardiac arrest.
The body has been released to the family for burial.
Tonga Police expressed their deepest condolences to the grieving family and loved ones, acknowledging the difficulty of their loss.
Authorities have not indicated any suspicion of foul play but continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the delayed discovery of the death.
