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.