Update: According to his white friends, they said they thought Nolan joined another boat home.
Meanwhile, new witness reports and photos have emerged showing that Nolan got into a fight with some of the white guys around 4pm at the beach, and then mysteriously turned up dead.
💔 UPDATE: Nolan Xavier Wells has been found deceased.
The search for 18-year-old college football player Nolan Xavier Wells has come to a heartbreaking end.
After days of hope and prayers for a miracle, authorities confirmed that Nolan’s body has been recovered.
Please keep his mother, family, friends, teammates, and everyone who loved him in your prayers as they face an unimaginable loss.
As the investigation continues, I hope his loved ones receive clear answers about what happened.
Rest in peace, Nolan. Gone far too soon. 🕊️💙
🚨 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells has been MISSING since July 4th after a boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi with 3 friends. 🛥️ 🏝️
His friends returned to the mainland on the boat WITHOUT him — they thought he caught another ride. His phone was later recovered and returned to family. 👀😳