Cape Town – Angelique Tong, a 26-year-old South African teacher from Johannesburg, was found dead in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, after being reported missing.
According to Khmer Times, Tong, who taught at IQ International School in Siem Reap, was discovered at her British boyfriend’s apartment in Phnom Penh Thmey in the Sen Sok district on September 30, 2024.
Authorities reported she suffered a heart attack, allegedly linked to drug use.
“According to the autopsy police report, she died of a heart attack and drug use. She was not missing,” the report quoted Colonel Vichhika as saying.
UPDATE: The 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝘁, 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗴, has reportedly died. Very sad news, and condolences to her friends and family.
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— Cambodia Expats Online (@Cambodia_Expats) October 9, 2024
Tong had been dating her boyfriend, “Jack,” for a week, and she felt unwell after swimming in the apartment’s pool.
Her death was confirmed after an autopsy, and police do not suspect her boyfriend of involvement.
Concerns about Tong’s whereabouts arose on October 7 when she failed to return to work after the Pchum Ben holidays, Kiri Post reported.
Social media posts seeking information about the 26-year-old went viral that day, the reort said.
However, later that evening, her friends confirmed on Facebook that her body had been found on September 30.
Her body is being held at Steung Mean Chey pagoda, awaiting collection by her relatives.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
