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Body Found on Horn Island Believed to Be Missing Teen
7 Jul
Summary
- A body matching missing teen Nolan Wells' description was found.
- The discovery was made on Horn Island by a park ranger.
- DNA testing is pending to officially confirm the identity.
Officials believe a body found Monday morning on Horn Island is that of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, who has been missing since July 4. A park ranger discovered the remains on the island's northwest end. While not yet officially confirmed, the body matches Wells' description. The Jackson County Coroner stated there is no reason to believe it is not him.
Wells was last seen with friends on July 4, which initiated a multi-agency search. His mother, Christine Wonsley, shared a heartfelt message on Facebook, thanking everyone involved in the search efforts. She conveyed the family's devastation and acknowledged Wells as a special soul. Official confirmation of the identity is expected following DNA testing in the coming days.
