"I emphasise, on behalf of Prof Ngoerah hospital, that the circulating rumours of organ theft are false, he told reporters. There is no interest of the hospital to withhold [the heart]. Actually, our interest was in the context of examination in accordance with the law."
"A spokesperson for Australia's foreign ministry said on Tuesday they were providing consular assistance to Haddow's family but could not provide further comment, citing privacy obligations."
"Haddow's heart was returned to Queensland in August, more than two months after his death, Ni Luh Arie Ratna Sukasari, a legal representative of Haddow's family, said earlier on Wednesday, saying the incident raised serious questions about medical practices in Bali."
Queensland man Byron Haddow, 23, was found dead in the plunge pool of his Bali villa while on holiday. His body was returned to Australia four weeks later, and a second autopsy found his heart missing. Prof Ngoerah hospital said it performed a forensic autopsy at the request of local police and denied any organ theft. Hospital officials said the heart took longer to process to meet pathological examination requirements and was repatriated to Australia after the rest of the body. Australian authorities provided consular assistance to Haddow's family.
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