Nolan Wells Found Dead on Horn Island | Jackson News

A tragic end to a desperate search: Eighteen-year-old football standout Nolan Xavier Wells, missing since July 4th on Horn Island, has been confirmed dead after a body matching his description was found. DNA tests pending, authorities are confident it’s him. Loved by his college teammates and community, Nolan was poised to return to Southwest Mississippi Community College for his senior season. His mother called him a “special soul,” and a GoFundMe has already raised over $14,000 to support the family. Multiple agencies, including the Coast Guard and local sheriffs, joined in the massive search effort — now ended in heartbreaking loss. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fed71aff0b3b26eb