Fireman recruit died of natural causes [1]
Monday, May 29, 2017 - 17:48
Oscar Taione (31) the fireman recruit who died after collapsing during training over a week ago died of natural cause.
Fire Commissioner Lofia Heimuli said today the post mortem held on Friday, May 26 has confirmed that he died of a heart attack.
His body has been released to his family for his funeral on Tuesday, May 30.
On May 19, Oscar collapsed during a training run at Pelehake. He died while being rushed to Vaiola Hospital. He was one of five firemen recruits who took part in a joint training program with HMAF and Prisons at Taliai Military Camp, Fua’amotu.