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Attorney for Nolan Wells' family says experts to review boat distress call
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· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The recording was made on July 4 and involves a boat off an island where Wells was last seen.
A family's search for answers continues in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells. Experts have been brought in to examine a recording from a boat in distress. This development comes as online discussions and claims surrounding the case have grown.
The recording was made on July 4 and involves a boat off an island where Wells was last seen. It is known that the boat was having trouble and those on board requested help. Further details about the recording and the investigation into Wells' death are available from Mississippi authorities and other sources, including KXXV News.
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Category: local Published: July 30, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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