Mystery as Aussie man is found dead in Bali three years after moving to the holiday island

An Australian man has been found dead in Bali, prompting an investigation. 

Steven James Hunter, 68, was found dead in his home in Kuta on the southwest coast of Bali in Indonesia earlier this week. 

Mr Hunter, from Newcastle in NSW, lived in Darwin before moving to Bali in 2021. 

Denpasar Police spokesperson Ketut Sukadi said Mr Hunter was found in front of his room at the Kubuku Suli Homestay in Kuta. 

He said police investigated the scene and interviewed residents.

Widiyanto, who lived next door to Mr Hunter, told police he heard what sounded like someone falling down and later discovered his neighbour lying on the floor. 

He called other another resident, Aldi, for assistance and asked them to call the owner of the homestay.

They tried to assist Mr Hunter but were unable to detect a pulse and covered his body with a bedsheet.

Mr Sukadi said the forensics had conducted an investigation at the scene and confirmed there were no signs of violence or injuries to Mr Hunter’s body.

Police recovered over-the-counter medication, an asthma inhaler and alcohol from his room.

Mr Hunter’s body was taken to Prof IGNG Ngoerah Central General Hospital in Denpasar for an autopsy.

The investigation is still underway. 

Mr Hunter wrote on his Facebook profile that he was a ‘Rigger not working just surfing in Bali looking for work.’

Friends shared tributes to Mr Hunter on social media. 

‘Rest in peace Steven Hunter,’ one person wrote. 

‘Goodbye my love,’ wrote another, followed by several crying emojis.  

A Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia: ‘The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular assistance to the family of an Australian who died in Bali.’

‘We send our deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time.’

‘Owing to our privacy obligations we are unable to provide further comment.’

Source – Indonesia News