An Australian man has been found dead in Bali. An investigation is underway.
Steven James Hunter, 68, was found dead earlier this week at his home in Kuta on the southwest coast of Bali, Indonesia.
Mr Hunter is from Newcastle in New South Wales and lived in Darwin before moving to Bali in 2021.
Denpasar police spokesman Ketut Sukadi said Hunter was found outside his room at the Kubuku Suli Homestay in Kuta.
He said police investigated the crime scene and questioned local residents.
Widiyanto, who lived next door to Mr Hunter, told police he heard what sounded like someone falling and later saw his neighbour lying on the ground.
He called another resident, Aldi, for help and asked them to call the host family owner.
They tried to help Mr. Hunter, but could not measure his heart rate. They covered his body with a sheet.
Steven James Hunter, 68, from NSW, was found dead earlier this week at his home in Kuta on the southwest coast of Bali, Indonesia.
Mr Hunter, originally from Newcastle in NSW, lived in Darwin before moving to Bali in 2021
The photo shows the Kubuku Suli Homestay in Kuta, where Mr Hunter’s body was found
According to Mr Sukadi, the forensic examination took place at the scene and there was no evidence of violence or injuries on Mr Hunter’s body.
Police found over-the-counter medications, an asthma inhaler and alcohol in his room.
Mr Hunter’s body was transferred to Prof. IGNG Ngoerah Central General Hospital in Denpasar for autopsy.
The investigation is still ongoing.
Sir Hunter wrote on his Facebook profile that he was a ‘Rigger’ who was not working but was just surfing around Bali looking for work.
Friends shared tributes to Mr Hunter on social media.
“Rest in peace Steven Hunter,” one person wrote.
“Bye my love,” wrote another, followed by several crying emojis.
A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 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 express our deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time.”
‘Due to our privacy obligations, we are unable to comment further.’