Gulf Islands National Seashore

An 18-year-old, identified as Nolan Xavier Wells, was found dead in Mississippi after vanishing on July 4 while with friends on a boat. His body was discovered by a park ranger, and authorities confirmed the identity matches his description. The cause of death remains unclear.

18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells was found dead after disappearing on July 4 while on a boat with friends in Mississippi. A park ranger discovered his body, and authorities confirmed his identity, though the cause of death remains unclear. A multi-agency search involving local law enforcement and federal agencies was conducted after his mother reported him missing.