Fort Bayou launch
Coverage of Fort Bayou launch in the Nexus archive.
- Officials release new audio from day of Nolan Wells’ disappearance
Officials released audio from a July 4 call to Sea Tow about a sinking boat near Horn Island in Mississippi, where Nolan Wells disappeared. The teen caller reported the boat was sinking with seven people on board, but the owner later said no help was needed. Wells' body was found two days later.
- Officials release new audio from day of Nolan Wells’ disappearance
Officials released audio of a July 4 call from a sinking boat on Horn Island, Mississippi, where Nolan Wells disappeared. The teen caller reported the boat was taking on water, but Sea Tow did not tow it, and Wells' body was found two days later. A friend claimed Wells chose to stay on the island after the boat began sinking.
- Officials release new audio from day of Nolan Wells’ disappearance
Officials released audio of a July 4 call from a sinking boat where Nolan Wells and others were stranded. The teen caller reported a failing bilge pump and sinking, but the boat was not towed. Wells did not return with the group, and his body was found two days later. A friend later claimed Wells chose to stay behind during the emergency.