KETEWEL, Bali — An elderly American man, identified by local news outlet detikBali as John Daniels, was found dead inside his rented home in Gianyar, Bali, on Saturday night, November 7, after a friend became concerned when repeated phone calls went unanswered.

The man, believed to be around 80 years old, was discovered at approximately 9 p.m. at a property in Gang Lele, Banjar Manyar, Ketewel village, Sukawati district.

According to police, a friend had arranged for someone to visit the property and check on the American national. Upon entering the house, the person found him lying motionless on the floor of his bedroom.

The discovery was immediately reported to local authorities, prompting officers from Sukawati Police to attend the scene.

Sukawati Police Chief Commissioner I Nyoman Wiranata said officers conducted an initial examination of the body and inspected the room for evidence that might help establish what had happened.

Police reported finding no visible signs of violence or other suspicious circumstances during the preliminary examination. However, the cause of death has not yet been determined.

The man’s body was subsequently transported to Prof. Ngoerah General Hospital in Denpasar for further medical examination, including an autopsy.

Wiranata said the Sukawati Police Criminal Investigation Unit was continuing its investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.

A local resident, Ketut Kunri, told detikBali that Daniels had been renting the property for approximately a year and lived alone.

The resident said he occasionally saw Daniels visiting nearby rice fields but had not seen family members staying with him.

Authorities have not announced a confirmed cause of death, and no autopsy findings had been made public as of Sunday, November 8.

Police have not indicated that foul play was involved, although their investigation remains ongoing.