# Man Dies at Bay Area Beach, Identity Still Unknown

> A man who self-immolated at Pescadero State Beach in 2020 remains unidentified after six years.
- Title: Man Dies at Bay Area Beach, Identity Still Unknown · Sfgate
- Summary: A man who self-immolated at Pescadero State Beach in 2020 remains unidentified after six years.
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- Source: Sfgate — https://sfgate.com/bayarea/article/pescadero-beach-john-doe-22493753.php
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- Topics: pescadero state beach, self-immolation, san mateo county sheriff's office, wolf pack dna, zoroastrian, iranian descent, san mateo county coroner's office, news, local
## Man dies at Pescadero Beach
On July 24, 2020, firefighters found a man's body at Pescadero State Beach after a fire.
## Identity remains unknown
The man's age is estimated between 30 and 65 years, and his remains are too damaged for identification.
## Belongings found nearby
EU size 43 black boots, a green duffel bag with a white metal key on a red keychain, a Starlight Candle-brand candle, and a black head scarf with white dots and 'GS' were found.
## Iranian Zoroastrian background
The man is believed to be of Iranian descent, possibly with ties to eastern Mediterranean regions or the Zoroastrian community in Tehran.
## DNA testing efforts
Wolf Pack DNA tested the man's DNA and found he is of Iranian descent, but few people from his background are in public databases.
## Key takeaway

San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help to identify a man who died by self-immolation at Pescadero State Beach in 2020.