Teen’s Body Found on Horn Island | Jackson News

A tragic Fourth of July weekend ends in heartbreak as 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells is found dead off Horn Island, sparking an urgent investigation. Last seen Saturday afternoon, Wells stayed behind with friends before vanishing — his body discovered Monday by a park ranger. Authorities, including the Coast Guard, are working to determine the cause of death, with drowning suspected but not confirmed. His mother reported him missing after he failed to return, and his family has hired attorney Ben Crump to demand a full, transparent probe. The community is reeling — Wells was a beloved student and athlete at Ocean Springs High and Southwest Mississippi Community College, remembered as kind, hardworking, and full of promise. Officials urge anyone with information to come forward while asking the public to respect the family’s grieving time. 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/40c3b372c25a70c3