Question

In 1959, what happened to Hiroo Onoda?

a) He got in a shootout with local fishermen.
b) He was officially declared dead.
c) He met a college dropout.
d) He died in a shootout with police.

Answer 1

Loop Final answer:

In 1959, Hiroo Onoda was officially declared dead but remained hidden in the Philippines until 1974, when he was convinced to come out of hiding.

Step-by-step explanation:

In 1959, Hiroo Onoda, a Japanese soldier, was officially declared dead. However, he actually remained hidden in the Philippines for several decades, refusing to surrender. He was eventually found and convinced to come out of hiding in 1974.