Man's death on California beach linked to ancient religion
The short version
- The remains of an unknown man were found on Pescadero State Beach on July 24, 2020.
- Firefighters were called to the scene after reports of a large bonfire.
- DNA analysis revealed the man had Iranian ancestry.
- The man may have had ties to Zoroastrianism.
What we don’t know yet
- The exact reason for the self-immolation is unknown.
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