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Attorney for Nolan Wells' family says experts to review a boat distress call from day he disappeared
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The call was made on the day 18-year-old Nolan Wells went missing.
A family in a recent disappearance case has hired experts to examine a boat distress call. The call was made on the day 18-year-old Nolan Wells went missing. Audio engineers will review the recording, which was released by Mississippi authorities.
The recording is of a July 4 call to a marine towing company, requesting help for a boat taking in water. The caller reported about seven people onboard and asked for assistance. Further details about the call and the investigation into Wells' death are available from Mississippi authorities.
The investigation into Wells' disappearance and death is ongoing, with online speculation and claims of defamation surrounding the case. For more information, readers can refer to the source.
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Category: local Published: July 30, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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