Australian found dead in a villa in Bali: Shocking discovery next to his lifeless body
Australian found dead in Bali villa: Shocking discovery next to his lifeless body
- Sydney man, 77, found dead in Bali
- Empty vodka bottle and medicine found nearby
- Cause of death not yet determined
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An Australian tourist has been tragically found dead in a villa in Bali.
The 77-year-old man was found lying on the floor in a room at The Janan Villa in Sanur, south of Denpasar, on Monday morning.
According to Denpasar police, an empty bottle of vodka was found next to him, along with medicine.
The Australian man is believed to be from Cronulla in Sydney’s south.
‘The first suspicion is that the victim died due to illness. In addition, medicines and an empty bottle of vodka were found at the scene,” a police spokesperson said.
Police visited a villa in Bali on Monday where a man was found dead on the floor
The man had blood on his lips but had no other visible physical injuries Bali times reported.
The publication added that many questions remain unanswered.
The man’s body was taken to Sanglah Hospital for autopsy.
The cause of his death has yet to be determined.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for comment.
The Janan Villa is a 3-star hotel located a 17-minute walk from Sanur Beach.
Sanur is a seaside resort in the southeast of Bali, popular with tourists for its extensive beach and colorful fishing boats along the coast.
The tourist was found dead at The Janan Villa (pictured), a three-star hotel in Sanur
The man is among a number of Australians who have died or been hospitalized in Bali in recent months.
Alcohol poisoning is common in Bali, where drinks are often laced with methanol.
“People have been poisoned by alcoholic drinks contaminated with harmful substances, including methanol arak (a traditional rice-based alcoholic drink),” says the Australian government’s Smartraveller website.
“Locals and foreigners, including Australians, have died or become seriously ill from poisoned drinks.”
The Sanur Sanur Beach, Bali,