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Nolan Wells Death: No Drownings Reported Off Horn Island in Years

TMZ • August 20, 2026 • nation

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Officials report no recorded drowning deaths at Horn Island, Mississippi, in the past six years, though nearby Petit Bois Island has had a recent drowning investigation.
Nolan Wells' body was found in shallow waters near Horn Island on July 6 after he failed to return from a 4th of July party, with the area known for dangerous tides and currents.
Nolan's family remains concerned about the circumstances of his death, especially regarding his phone, which was left behind the night he died and may have had messages deleted before being returned.
An independent autopsy commissioned by the family was inconclusive, neither determining the cause of death nor ruling out foul play.
Nolan's family is awaiting a meeting with the Jackson County DA's Office to review his phone and continue seeking answers about his death.

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