Body of Missing 18-Year-Old Found Days After Boat Trip Disappearance

Eighteen-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, who disappeared on July 4 during a boat trip with four friends, has been found dead on Horn Island.

According to reports, Wells’ friends initially told investigators that he had stayed behind with a girl. However, the girl reportedly said Wells had returned to the group, creating conflicting accounts of his final known movements.

The discovery of his body has intensified questions surrounding the circumstances of his disappearance. Authorities have not yet released details on the cause of death, and investigations remain ongoing as detectives work to establish what happened in the hours before Wells went missing.

Officials are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward as the investigation continues.