A Distress Call, a Trail of Speculation, and the Ongoing Search for Truth The release of a distress call from a boat on July 4 has sparked intense speculation surrounding the disappearance and death of Nolan Wells, an 18 year old who vanished while visiting Horn Island in Mississippi.
The investigation is not just about finding out what happened to one young man but also about confronting systemic issues that have plagued communities like Jackson County.
The distress call captures a harrowing moment on the water: a boat in trouble, taking on water and pleading for assistance, prompts a dispatcher to speak with a captain from a private marine towing company.